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Weppner Family History

Weppner 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: Weppler, Heppner, Pepper, Depner, Kempner, Lepper, Hepper, Weiner

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Where is the Weppner family from?

You can see how Weppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weppner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Weppner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weppner family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weppner's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Weppner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weppner 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 Weppner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weppner. 100% of Weppner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Weppner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weppner 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 Weppner. 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 275 military records available for the last name Weppner. For the veterans among your Weppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weppner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weppner in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weppner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weppner 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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