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Weenan Family History

Weenan 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: Heenan, Keenan, Meenan, Neenan, Weeman, Meehan, Greenan, Beeman

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Where is the Weenan family from?

You can see how Weenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weenan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weenan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Weenan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Weenan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Weenan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Weenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weenan 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Weenan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weenan. For the veterans among your Weenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weenan lifespan?

Average Weenan life expectancy in 1976 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weenan 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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