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Weidlein Family History

Weidlein Name 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: Weiden, Weidle, Heinlein, Weidler, Werlein, Heiden, Weddle, Weide

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Where is the Weidlein family from?

You can see how Weidlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Weidlein families living in Kansas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Weidlein's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Weidlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weidlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidlein. 72% of Weidlein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Weidlein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidlein were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Weidlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Weidlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidlein 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Weidlein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Weidlein. For the veterans among your Weidlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidlein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Weidlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weidlein in 1965 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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