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Weinger Family History

Weinger Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps an altered form of Weingart (see Weingarten ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weiner, Weisser, Feiner, Geiger, Weinert, Weiler, Weingart, Weinberg

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Where is the Weinger family from?

You can see how Weinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weinger family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Weinger's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Weinger families in 1840.
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What did your Weinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinger. 32% of Weinger men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Weinger women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinger were Merchant and Proprietor. .

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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
    32%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Merchant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinger 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Weinger. 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 172 military records available for the last name Weinger. For the veterans among your Weinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Weinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weinger in 1957 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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