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Weckle Family History

Weckle 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: Heckle, Weikle, Geckle, Tickle, Weddle, Seckler, Heckler, Beckley

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Where is the Weckle family from?

You can see how Weckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Weckle families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weckle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weckle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckle 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 154 census records available for the last name Weckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Weckle. 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 46 military records available for the last name Weckle. For the veterans among your Weckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Weckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Weckle in 1967 was 84, and 13 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckle 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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