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Wecer Family History

Wecer 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: Weber, Wecker, Weyer, Wever, Weder, Weier, Weger, Wener, Beer, Peter

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Where is the Wecer family from?

You can see how Wecer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wecer family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Wecer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wecer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wecer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wecer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Wecer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wecer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wecer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wecer. For the veterans among your Wecer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wecer lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Wecer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wecer in 1993 was 83, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wecer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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