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Wieneke Family History

Wieneke Surname Meaning

North German:: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Wīgnand (see Weinand).

From a pet form of ancient Germanic personal names composed with wini ‘friend’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wieneke family from?

You can see how Wieneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieneke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieneke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Wieneke families living in Illinois. This was about 49% of all the recorded Wieneke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wieneke families in 1880.
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What did your Wieneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wieneke. 100% of Wieneke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wieneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieneke 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Wieneke. 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 701 military records available for the last name Wieneke. For the veterans among your Wieneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieneke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wieneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wieneke in 1951 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieneke 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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