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Weyeneth Family History

Weyeneth 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: Kenneth, Weymouth, Weyenberg, Wegener, Eveleth, Weyandt, Weyant

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Where is the Weyeneth family from?

You can see how Weyeneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyeneth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyeneth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Weyeneth families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weyeneth's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Weyeneth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyeneth 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 Weyeneth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyeneth. 58% of Weyeneth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weyeneth women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Weyeneth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Weyeneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyeneth 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Weyeneth. 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 48 military records available for the last name Weyeneth. For the veterans among your Weyeneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyeneth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weyeneth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weyeneth in 1963 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyeneth 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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