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Weckerley Family History

Weckerley 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: Weckerly, Eckersley, Ackerley, Eckerle, Beckerle, Wackerly, Wackerle

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Where is the Weckerley family from?

You can see how Weckerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckerley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weckerley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Weckerley family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weckerley's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Weckerley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckerley 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 Weckerley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Weckerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Weckerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckerley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Weckerley. 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 35 military records available for the last name Weckerley. For the veterans among your Weckerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckerley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Weckerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Weckerley in 1973 was 47, and 71 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weckerley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckerley 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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