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Wienen Family History

Wienen 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: Wiesen, Wiener, Wien, Diener, Wilden, Wibben, Biener, Wiesel, Wiedner

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Where is the Wienen family from?

You can see how Wienen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wienen families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wienen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wienen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienen 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 Wienen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wienen. 100% of Wienen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Wienen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Wienen. 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 124 military records available for the last name Wienen. For the veterans among your Wienen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wienen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wienen in 1968 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienen 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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