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Wheitner Family History

Wheitner 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: Whitner, Heitner, Whitney, Leitner, Weiner, Geitner, Weitzner

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Where is the Wheitner family from?

You can see how Wheitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheitner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheitner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wheitner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheitner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wheitner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wheitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheitner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wheitner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wheitner. For the veterans among your Wheitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheitner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Wheitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wheitner in 1962 was 46, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheitner 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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