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Weininger Family History

Weininger Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Weiningen in the Swiss canton of Zurich.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Wein ‘wine’ + the suffix -inger.

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


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Where is the Weininger family from?

You can see how Weininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weininger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weininger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Weininger families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weininger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weininger families in 1880.
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What did your Weininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weininger. 50% of Weininger women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weininger 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Weininger. 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 948 military records available for the last name Weininger. For the veterans among your Weininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weininger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Weininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weininger in 1944 was 28, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weininger 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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