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Wecke Family History

Wecke 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: Weck, Wecker, Welke, Hecke, Wicke, Mecke, Ecke, Wenke, Beck, Cocke

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Where is the Wecke family from?

You can see how Wecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wecke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wecke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wecke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wecke. 28% of Wecke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wecke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wecke were Manager and Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Wecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Wecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wecke 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Wecke. 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 455 military records available for the last name Wecke. For the veterans among your Wecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wecke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Wecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wecke in 1973 was 79, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wecke 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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