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Weidenaar Family History

Weidenaar 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: Weider, Weiden, Weidinger, Weidenbach, Weishaar, Weidner, Wagenaar

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Where is the Weidenaar family from?

You can see how Weidenaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Weidenaar families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Weidenaar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weidenaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidenaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weidenaar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Weidenaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenaar 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Weidenaar. 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 50 military records available for the last name Weidenaar. For the veterans among your Weidenaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenaar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weidenaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weidenaar in 1963 was 57, and 70 in 2003.

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