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Weinand Name Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Weinand a cognate of Wienand; composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle fight’ + nand ‘courage bravery’.

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


Similar surnames: Winant, Weinel, Weinland, Gernand, Eland, Ferdinand, Winans, Reiland

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Where is the Weinand family from?

You can see how Weinand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Weinand families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Weinand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Weinand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weinand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinand. 26% of Weinand men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Weinand women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinand were New Worker 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weinand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinand 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Weinand. 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 693 military records available for the last name Weinand. For the veterans among your Weinand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinand lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weinand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weinand in 1955 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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