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Weilenman Family History

Weilenman 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: Eilerman, Heileman, Wileman, Eisenman, Weinman, Weinerman, Weideman

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Where is the Weilenman family from?

You can see how Weilenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilenman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weilenman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Weilenman family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Weilenman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weilenman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weilenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weilenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weilenman. 34% of Weilenman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weilenman women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Weilenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilenman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Weilenman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Weilenman. For the veterans among your Weilenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilenman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weilenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weilenman in 1962 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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