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Weidenfeller Family History

Weidenfeller Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant of Weidenfelder a topographic name based on Middle High German weide ‘pasture’ ‘hunting ground’ + feld ‘open country’.

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


Similar surnames: Rockefeller, Ashenfelter, Wedemeyer, Teffeteller, Weismiller

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Where is the Weidenfeller family from?

You can see how Weidenfeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenfeller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidenfeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Weidenfeller families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Weidenfeller's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weidenfeller families in 1880.
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What did your Weidenfeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidenfeller. 21% of Weidenfeller men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Weidenfeller women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidenfeller were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weidenfeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenfeller 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Weidenfeller. 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 382 military records available for the last name Weidenfeller. For the veterans among your Weidenfeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenfeller lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Weidenfeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weidenfeller in 1961 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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