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Weakman Family History

Weakman 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: Eakman, Werkman, Weckman, Warman, Dearman, Beckman, Wellman, Workman

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Where is the Weakman family from?

You can see how Weakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weakman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weakman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Weakman families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Weakman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weakman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weakman 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 Weakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weakman. 78% of Weakman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weakman women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Weakman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Weakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weakman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Weakman. 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 82 military records available for the last name Weakman. For the veterans among your Weakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weakman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Weakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weakman in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weakman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weakman 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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