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Weinfeld Family History

Weinfeld Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound from German Wein ‘wine’ + Feld ‘field’.

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


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Where is the Weinfeld family from?

You can see how Weinfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Weinfeld families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Weinfeld's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Weinfeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinfeld 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 Weinfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinfeld. 25% of Weinfeld men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Weinfeld women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinfeld were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Weinfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weinfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinfeld 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weinfeld. 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 507 military records available for the last name Weinfeld. For the veterans among your Weinfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weinfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weinfeld in 1963 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weinfeld 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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