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Whener Family History

Whener 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: Wiener, Wener, Warner, Heyer, Heier, Wheeler, Diener, Wagner, Henner

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Where is the Whener family from?

You can see how Whener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Whener families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Whener's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Whener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whener 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 Whener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whener. 67% of Whener men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whener women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Whener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Whener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whener 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Whener. 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 Whener. For the veterans among your Whener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whener lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Whener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whener in 1986 was 85, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whener 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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