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Winer Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weiner or Wiener . Americanized form of German Weiner .

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


Similar surnames: Wainer, Weiner, Wyner, Kiner, Hiner, Wiser, Viner, Wilner, Wine

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Where is the Winer family from?

You can see how Winer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Winer families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Winer's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Winer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winer. 17% of Winer men worked as a Salesman and 10% of Winer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winer were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Winer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winer 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Winer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Winer. For the veterans among your Winer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Winer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winer in 1955 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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