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Weydener Family History

Weydener 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: Weidner, Wegener, Widener, Feldner, Wetterer, Gardener, Waldner

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Where is the Weydener family from?

You can see how Weydener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weydener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Weydener families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Weydener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weydener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weydener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weydener ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Weydener ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Weydener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weydener 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Weydener. 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 88 military records available for the last name Weydener. For the veterans among your Weydener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weydener lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Weydener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weydener in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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