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Weney Family History

Weney 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: Heney, Winey, Reney, Wener, Sweney, Seney, Veney, Henry, Wen, Henley

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Where is the Weney family from?

You can see how Weney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Weney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Weney family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Weney's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Weney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Weney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Weney. 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 24 military records available for the last name Weney. For the veterans among your Weney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Weney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weney in 1964 was 27, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weney 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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