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Weidner Family History

Weidner Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a hunter Middle High German weidenære (see Weidemann).

topographic name from Middle High German wīde ‘willow’ for someone living near a willow tree or stand.

habitational name for someone from any of the places called Weiden.

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


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Where is the Weidner family from?

You can see how Weidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weidner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Weidner families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Weidner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weidner families in 1891.
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What did your Weidner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weidner. 83% of Weidner 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
    83%
  • Private Means
    18%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Weidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidner 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Weidner. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Weidner. For the veterans among your Weidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Weidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weidner in 1944 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidner 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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