This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Weng family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Weng Family History

Weng Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 翁 meaning ‘old man’ in Chinese: (i) from the placename Weng (翁) the name of a fief (possibly located in present-day Zhejiang province) which was granted to one of the sons of King Zhao of Zhou (reigned 995–977 BC). (ii) from the personal name of Weng Nanyi (翁难乙) an official in the Xia dynasty (2070–1600 BC.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 汪 see Wang.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 溫 see Wen.

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in southern Germany and Austria.

Danish: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Weng family from?

You can see how Weng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weng family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Weng families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Weng's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Weng ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weng. 100% of Weng women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Weng | Data not to scale

*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
    100%

What Weng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weng census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Weng

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weng. 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.

View all Weng immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 763 military records available for the last name Weng. For the veterans among your Weng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Weng military records

You've only scratched the surface of Weng family history

Discover More

What is the average Weng lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Weng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Weng in 1947 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weng 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Weng family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial