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Wienand Family History

Wienand 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: Wieland, Wiegand, Winand, Wieand, Nieland, Rieland, Wiland, Weinand

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Where is the Wienand family from?

You can see how Wienand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wienand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wienand families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wienand's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wienand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienand 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 Wienand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wienand. 16% of Wienand men 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

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Wienand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wienand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienand 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Wienand. 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 725 military records available for the last name Wienand. For the veterans among your Wienand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienand lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wienand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wienand in 1951 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wienand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienand 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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