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Weynand Family History

Weynand 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: Weinand, Weyand, Weyland, Weygand, Reynard, Wayland, Weinland, Wyand

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Where is the Weynand family from?

You can see how Weynand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weynand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weynand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Weynand families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Weynand's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weynand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weynand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weynand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weynand. 40% of Weynand men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
    14%
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What Weynand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Weynand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weynand 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Weynand. 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 155 military records available for the last name Weynand. For the veterans among your Weynand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weynand lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weynand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weynand in 1958 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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