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Wenigman Family History

Wenigman 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: Weigman, Wenman, Seligman, Weitman, Engman, Honigman, Weinman

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Where is the Wenigman family from?

You can see how Wenigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenigman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenigman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenigman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wenigman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenigman 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 Wenigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenigman. 100% of Wenigman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Wenigman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wenigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenigman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wenigman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wenigman. For the veterans among your Wenigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenigman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Wenigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wenigman in 1964 was 77, and 76 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenigman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenigman 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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