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Ween Family History

Ween 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: Wen, Wien, Wein, Been, Wren, Leen, Week, Veen, Keen, Geen

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Where is the Ween family from?

You can see how Ween families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ween family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ween families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ween families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ween's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ween families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ween 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 Ween ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ween. 34% of Ween men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

What Ween family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ween. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ween 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Ween. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 674 military records available for the last name Ween. For the veterans among your Ween ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ween lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ween life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ween in 1966 was 87, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ween

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ween 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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