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Weniger Family History

Weniger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wenig .

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


Similar surnames: Weiger, Weier, Winiger, Weninger, Wengerd, Wenner, Senger, Benziger

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Where is the Weniger family from?

You can see how Weniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Weniger families living in Essex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Weniger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Weniger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weniger. 26% of Weniger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Weniger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weniger were Minister 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Minister
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weniger 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Weniger. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Weniger. For the veterans among your Weniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weniger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Weniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weniger in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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