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Weitner Family History

Weitner 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: Leitner, Whitner, Weiner, Geitner, Weitzner, Weisner, Weidner, Eitner

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Where is the Weitner family from?

You can see how Weitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Weitner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Weitner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitner 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 Weitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weitner. 50% of Weitner men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Weitner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weitner were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Weitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Weitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitner 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Weitner. 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 292 military records available for the last name Weitner. For the veterans among your Weitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weitner in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitner 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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