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Weaker Family History

Weaker 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: Weaver, Wecker, Wenker, Weiker, Waker, Welker, Eaker, Meaker, Weyker

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Where is the Weaker family from?

You can see how Weaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weaker family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Weaker's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Weaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weaker 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 Weaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weaker. 100% of Weaker men worked as a Partner and 100% of Weaker women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Weaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Weaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weaker 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Weaker. 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 23 military records available for the last name Weaker. For the veterans among your Weaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Weaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weaker in 1962 was 47, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weaker 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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