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Weninger Name Meaning

German:: variant of Weniger . variant of Wenninger .

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


Similar surnames: Winiger, Waninger, Deringer, Weniger, Selinger, Heninger, Wininger

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Where is the Weninger family from?

You can see how Weninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Weninger families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Weninger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weninger families in 1880.
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What did your Weninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weninger. 38% of Weninger men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Weninger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weninger were Machinist and Maid. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weninger 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Weninger. 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 921 military records available for the last name Weninger. For the veterans among your Weninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weninger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weninger in 1959 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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