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Weekes Family History

Weekes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Weeks or Wicks. This form of the surname is frequent in Barbados.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weekes family from?

You can see how Weekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weekes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weekes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 218 Weekes families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Weekes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Weekes families in 1891.
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What did your Weekes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weekes. 12% of Weekes men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Weekes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weekes were Gardener and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Farm Carter
    6%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Weekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weekes 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Weekes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Weekes. For the veterans among your Weekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weekes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Weekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Weekes in 1956 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weekes 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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