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Weinland Family History

Weinland Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a wine-producing area from Middle High German wīn ‘wine’ + land ‘land’.

It can also be seen as a habitational name from a place so named.

The combination of these elements reflects the significance of wine production in the region.

This type of naming convention is common in German-speaking areas.

Such names often indicate the geographical or agricultural features of a particular locale.

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


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Where is the Weinland family from?

You can see how Weinland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weinland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weinland family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weinland's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Weinland families in 1891.
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What did your Weinland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinland. 53% of Weinland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weinland women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farm Labor
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weinland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinland 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Weinland. 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 642 military records available for the last name Weinland. For the veterans among your Weinland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinland lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Weinland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Weinland in 1953 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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