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Weilnau Family History

Weilnau 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: Wein, Belleau, Boileau, Wellman, Reina, Weil, Weiner, Weinel, Soileau

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Where is the Weilnau family from?

You can see how Weilnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilnau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Weilnau families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Weilnau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Weilnau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weilnau 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 Weilnau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weilnau. 74% of Weilnau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weilnau women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Weilnau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Weilnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilnau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Weilnau. 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 89 military records available for the last name Weilnau. For the veterans among your Weilnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilnau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weilnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weilnau in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weilnau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weilnau 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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