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Weckmann Family History

Weckmann 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: Heckmann, Eckmann, Weckman, Beckmann, Beckman, Dickmann, Dieckmann

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Where is the Weckmann family from?

You can see how Weckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weckmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Weckmann families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weckmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weckmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckmann 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 Weckmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weckmann. 50% of Weckmann men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Switchman
    50%

What Weckmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Weckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckmann 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Weckmann. 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 253 military records available for the last name Weckmann. For the veterans among your Weckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Weckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Weckmann in 1962 was 75, and 58 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weckmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckmann 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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