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Wecks Family History

Wecks 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: Weck, Weeks, Becks, Wicks, Weaks, Beck, Heck, Peck, Wick, Wenk

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Where is the Wecks family from?

You can see how Wecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wecks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wecks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Wecks families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wecks's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wecks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wecks 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 Wecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Transport Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wecks. 50% of Wecks men worked as a Dock Transport Heavy Work and 73% of Wecks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wecks were Plasterer and Domestic Helper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Transport Heavy Work
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Kitchenmaid
    10%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Domestic Helper
    10%

What Wecks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wecks 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Wecks. 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 456 military records available for the last name Wecks. For the veterans among your Wecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wecks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wecks in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wecks 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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