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Wevner Family History

Wevner 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: Weiner, Wenner, Wever, Werner, Hevner, Wehner, Wegner, Wener, Wesner

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Where is the Wevner family from?

You can see how Wevner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wevner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wevner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wevner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wevner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wevner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wevner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wevner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wevner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wevner. For the veterans among your Wevner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wevner lifespan?

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