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Weren Family History

Weren 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: Wren, Waren, Deren, Werden, Wern, Geren, Beren, Heron, Leven, Wen

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Where is the Weren family from?

You can see how Weren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weren families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Weren family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weren's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Weren families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weren 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 Weren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weren. 34% of Weren men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Weren women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Weren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Weren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weren 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Weren. 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 64 military records available for the last name Weren. For the veterans among your Weren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Weren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weren in 1969 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weren 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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