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Weidenger Family History

Weidenger 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: Weidinger, Reidinger, Weininger, Heidinger, Weinger, Weidner

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Where is the Weidenger family from?

You can see how Weidenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Weidenger families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Weidenger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weidenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Weidenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Weidenger. 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 12 military records available for the last name Weidenger. For the veterans among your Weidenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenger lifespan?

Average Weidenger life expectancy in 1975 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidenger 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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