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Wecken Family History

Wecken 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: Wecker, Becken, Wicken, Ecker, Decker, Necker, Wicker, Recker, Westen

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Where is the Wecken family from?

You can see how Wecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wecken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wecken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Wecken families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wecken's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wecken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wecken 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 57 census records available for the last name Wecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wecken 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wecken. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wecken. For the veterans among your Wecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wecken lifespan?

Average Wecken life expectancy in 1994 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wecken 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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