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Weaks Family History

Weaks Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Wicks.

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


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Where is the Weaks family from?

You can see how Weaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weaks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Weaks families living in Worcestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Weaks's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Weaks families in 1891.
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What did your Weaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weaks. 100% of Weaks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Weaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weaks 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Weaks. 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 Weaks. For the veterans among your Weaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weaks lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Weaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weaks in 1946 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weaks 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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