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Weitnauer Family History

Weitnauer 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: Reitnauer, Feinauer, Reinauer, Leitner, Whitaker, Whitner, Leithauser

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Where is the Weitnauer family from?

You can see how Weitnauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitnauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weitnauer families living in Iowa. This was about 22% of all the recorded Weitnauer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Weitnauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitnauer 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 Weitnauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weitnauer. 100% of Weitnauer women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Weitnauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Weitnauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitnauer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Weitnauer. 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 99 military records available for the last name Weitnauer. For the veterans among your Weitnauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitnauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weitnauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weitnauer in 1964 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitnauer 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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