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Weakert Family History

Weakert Surname 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: Weikert, Weaver, Benkert, Beckert, Webert, Heckert, Wecker, Weipert

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Where is the Weakert family from?

You can see how Weakert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weakert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Weakert families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weakert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Weakert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Weakert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weakert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Weakert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Weakert. For the veterans among your Weakert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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