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Weener Family History

Weener 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: Weiner, Wenner, Werner, Wiener, Keener, Wegener, Deener, Wehner

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Where is the Weener family from?

You can see how Weener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Weener families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Weener's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weener 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 Weener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weener. 18% of Weener men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Weener women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weener were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Saleswoman
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

What Weener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Weener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weener 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Weener. 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 302 military records available for the last name Weener. For the veterans among your Weener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Weener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weener in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weener 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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