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Wienn Family History

Wienn 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: Wien, Wiens, Winn, Wrenn, Wen, Wenk, Kinn, Bien, Penn, Wing

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Where is the Wienn family from?

You can see how Wienn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wienn families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wienn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wienn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wienn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Foreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wienn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wienn. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wienn. For the veterans among your Wienn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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