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Weeker Family History

Weeker 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: Beeker, Wecker, Meeker, Wenker, Weiker, Welker, Weekes, Weyker

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Where is the Weeker family from?

You can see how Weeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weeker families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Weeker family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Weeker's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Weeker families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weeker 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 Weeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weeker. 100% of Weeker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Weeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeker 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Weeker. 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 182 military records available for the last name Weeker. For the veterans among your Weeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeker lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Weeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weeker in 1989 was 87, and 59 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeker 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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