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Winer Family History

Winer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weiner or Wiener. Americanized form of German Weiner.

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


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Where is the Winer family from?

You can see how Winer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Winer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Winer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Winer families in 1891.
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What did your Winer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winer. 100% of Winer men worked as a General Merchant and 93% of Winer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Tailoress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Winer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winer 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Winer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Winer. For the veterans among your Winer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Winer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winer in 1955 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winer 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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