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Weckworth Family History

Weckworth 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: Weckwerth, Beckworth, Wentworth, Duckworth, Hackworth, Whitworth

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Where is the Weckworth family from?

You can see how Weckworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weckworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Weckworth families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weckworth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weckworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckworth 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 Weckworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weckworth. 63% of Weckworth men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Weckworth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weckworth were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Weckworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weckworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckworth 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Weckworth. 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 94 military records available for the last name Weckworth. For the veterans among your Weckworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckworth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weckworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weckworth in 1964 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weckworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckworth 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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