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Weans Family History

Weans 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: Means, Beans, Weins, Jeans, Deans, Wean, Weaks, Weant, Wears, Wang

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Where is the Weans family from?

You can see how Weans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weans family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Weans's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Weans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weans 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 Weans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weans. 38% of Weans men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Weans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weans were Attendant and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Weans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Weans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weans 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Weans. 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 78 military records available for the last name Weans. For the veterans among your Weans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weans lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Weans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weans in 1972 was 67, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weans 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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