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Weinel Family History

Weinel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the Old High German personal name Wino a short form of any of various ancient Germanic compound names beginning with the element wini ‘friend’ or wīg ‘battle fight’.

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


Similar surnames: Wein, Wendel, Weigel, Weixel, Weidel, Weibel, Weiner, Keiner, Weiker

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Where is the Weinel family from?

You can see how Weinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weinel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Weinel families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Weinel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weinel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weinel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinel. 28% of Weinel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Weinel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinel were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinel 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Weinel. 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 540 military records available for the last name Weinel. For the veterans among your Weinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Weinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weinel in 1945 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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