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Weichner Family History

Weichner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zeichner, Reichner, Leichner, Eichner, Beichner, Keicher, Eicher

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Where is the Weichner family from?

You can see how Weichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weichner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weichner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Weichner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weichner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weichner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weichner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weichner. 67% of Weichner men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

What Weichner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Weichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Weichner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Weichner. For the veterans among your Weichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weichner in 1966 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weichner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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