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Weighner Family History

Weighner 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: Feighner, Eigner, Keigher, Weiner, Weiher, Zeichner, Weitzner

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Where is the Weighner family from?

You can see how Weighner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weighner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weighner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Weighner families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Weighner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weighner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Weighner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weighner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Weighner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Weighner. For the veterans among your Weighner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weighner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Weighner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Weighner in 1966 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weighner 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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