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Weakland Family History

Weakland Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Wickland.

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


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Where is the Weakland family from?

You can see how Weakland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weakland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weakland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Weakland families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weakland's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Weakland families in 1891.
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What did your Weakland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weakland. 100% of Weakland men worked as a Builders Labourer.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 139 immigration records available for the last name Weakland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weakland. For the veterans among your Weakland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weakland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Weakland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weakland in 1954 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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