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Weakes Family History

Weakes 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: Eakes, Weekes, Weaks, Leake, Weaver, Berkes, Takes, Oakes, Wake

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Where is the Weakes family from?

You can see how Weakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weakes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weakes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Weakes families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weakes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Weakes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weakes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Weakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weakes 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 Weakes. 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 80 military records available for the last name Weakes. For the veterans among your Weakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weakes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Weakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weakes in 1964 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weakes 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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