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Wlecke Family History

Wlecke 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: Fleck, Leake, Muecke, Flecker, Weck, Leckie, Blecker, Placke, Leske

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Where is the Wlecke family from?

You can see how Wlecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wlecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wlecke families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wlecke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wlecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlecke 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 Wlecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lithographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wlecke. 100% of Wlecke men worked as a Lithographer.

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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

  • Lithographer
    100%

What Wlecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Wlecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlecke 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wlecke. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wlecke. For the veterans among your Wlecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wlecke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wlecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wlecke in 1962 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wlecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wlecke 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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