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Weprin Family History

Weprin 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: Pepin, Wein, Merin, Weldin, Wedin, Ferrin, Petrin, Herrin, Negrin

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Where is the Weprin family from?

You can see how Weprin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weprin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Weprin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Weprin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weprin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weprin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weprin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weprin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weprin. 56% of Weprin 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
    56%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

What Weprin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Weprin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weprin 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Weprin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Weprin. For the veterans among your Weprin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weprin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Weprin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weprin in 1970 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weprin 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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