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Weinacht Family History

Weinacht Surname Meaning

German: equivalent of Christmas possibly a nickname for someone born on Christmas Day (Weihnacht in German) or perhaps a name given to a foundling.

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


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Where is the Weinacht family from?

You can see how Weinacht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinacht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinacht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Weinacht families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Weinacht's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Weinacht families in 1911.
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What did your Weinacht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinacht. 37% of Weinacht men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Weinacht women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinacht were Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Weinacht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Weinacht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinacht 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Weinacht. 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 441 military records available for the last name Weinacht. For the veterans among your Weinacht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinacht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weinacht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weinacht in 1963 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weinacht 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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