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Weaner Family History

Weaner 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: Weaver, Deaner, Weiner, Wenner, Beaner, Werner, Waner, Wehner, Wegner

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Where is the Weaner family from?

You can see how Weaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Weaner families living in Staffordshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Weaner's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Weaner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weaner 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 Weaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weaner. 100% of Weaner 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 Weaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Weaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weaner 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Weaner. 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 607 military records available for the last name Weaner. For the veterans among your Weaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weaner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weaner in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weaner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weaner 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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