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Weckesser Family History

Weckesser Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a baker or for a man with a large appetite from Middle High German wecke ‘(wedge-shaped) pastry’ + ezzer ‘eater’.

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


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Where is the Weckesser family from?

You can see how Weckesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weckesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Weckesser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Weckesser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weckesser families in 1880.
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What did your Weckesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weckesser. 25% of Weckesser men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Weckesser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weckesser were Electrician and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Weckesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weckesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckesser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weckesser. 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 535 military records available for the last name Weckesser. For the veterans among your Weckesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckesser lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Weckesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weckesser in 1950 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckesser 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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