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Weitzner Family History

Weitzner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a wheat grower or dealer from an agent derivative of Middle High German weiz(e) ‘wheat’.

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


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Where is the Weitzner family from?

You can see how Weitzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitzner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weitzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weitzner family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitzner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Weitzner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitzner 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 Weitzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weitzner. 27% of Weitzner men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Weitzner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weitzner were Furrier and Machine Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Furrier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

What Weitzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitzner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weitzner. 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 285 military records available for the last name Weitzner. For the veterans among your Weitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitzner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weitzner in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitzner 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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