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Weinhagen Family History

Weinhagen 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: Steinhagen, Bernhagen, Sternhagen, Weingarten, Weininger, Greenhagen

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Where is the Weinhagen family from?

You can see how Weinhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinhagen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weinhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Weinhagen families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weinhagen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Weinhagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weinhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weinhagen. 100% of Weinhagen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Weinhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinhagen 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Weinhagen. 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 64 military records available for the last name Weinhagen. For the veterans among your Weinhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinhagen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Weinhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weinhagen in 1964 was 60, and 90 in 2000.

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