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Weyn Family History

Weyn 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: Wen, Wein, Wey, Wern, Wean, Heyn, Meyn, Weyl, Wei, Bean

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Where is the Weyn family from?

You can see how Weyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weyn family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Weyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyn 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 Weyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weyn. 50% of Weyn men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Weyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Weyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyn 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Weyn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Weyn. For the veterans among your Weyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Weyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Weyn in 1964 was 84, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyn 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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