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Wecker Family History

Wecker Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a pastry cook from an agent derivative of Middle High German wecke ‘(wedge-shaped) pastry hard roll’.

Variant of Weck.

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


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Where is the Wecker family from?

You can see how Wecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Wecker families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wecker families in 1891.
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What did your Wecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wecker. 75% of Wecker 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
    75%
  • Secretary Shorthand Typist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wecker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wecker. 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 Wecker. For the veterans among your Wecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wecker lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wecker in 1943 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wecker 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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