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Weigner Family History

Weigner Surname Meaning

German: possibly a mixed Central German form of Wagner and Weiner Americanized form of German Wiegner.

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


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Where is the Weigner family from?

You can see how Weigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weigner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Weigner family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Weigner's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Weigner families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigner 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 Weigner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigner. 24% of Weigner men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Weigner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weigner were Farm Hand and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Weigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigner 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Weigner. 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 460 military records available for the last name Weigner. For the veterans among your Weigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Weigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weigner in 1966 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weigner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigner 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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