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Weins Family History

Weins Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a short form of a personal name such as Walewein or Iwein.

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


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Where is the Weins family from?

You can see how Weins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Weins families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Weins's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Weins families in 1891.
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What did your Weins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weins. 60% of Weins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housemaid
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 750 immigration records available for the last name Weins. 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 875 military records available for the last name Weins. For the veterans among your Weins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weins in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weins 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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