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Weaklen Family History

Weaklen 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: Weakley, Weekley, Wellen, Walen, Wallen, Wahlen, Deakle, Yeakley

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Where is the Weaklen family from?

You can see how Weaklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weaklen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weaklen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Weaklen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weaklen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weaklen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weaklen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weaklen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Weaklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weaklen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weaklen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Weaklen. For the veterans among your Weaklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weaklen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Weaklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weaklen in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2001.

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