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Vayner Family History

Vayner Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Weiner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vayner family from?

You can see how Vayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vayner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vayner families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vayner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vayner families in 1891.
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What did your Vayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vayner. 100% of Vayner 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vayner 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Vayner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vayner. For the veterans among your Vayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vayner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Vayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vayner in 1981 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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