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Wehner Family History

Wehner Surname Meaning

German: central German dialect variant of Wagner.

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


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Where is the Wehner family from?

You can see how Wehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wehner families living in Cheshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wehner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wehner families in 1891.
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What did your Wehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wehner. 100% of Wehner 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%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wehner. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Wehner. For the veterans among your Wehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wehner in 1950 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehner 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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