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Weinar Family History

Weinar 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: Weiner, Weimar, Leiner, Wein, Wear, Weir, Reina, Weider, Reiner

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Where is the Weinar family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinar. 38% of Weinar men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Weinar women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinar were Driver and Secretary.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Weinar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Weinar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinar 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Weinar. 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 45 military records available for the last name Weinar. For the veterans among your Weinar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weinar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weinar in 1965 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weinar 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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