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Weckter Family History

Weckter 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: Wecker, Wechter, Ecker, Decker, Necker, Wicker, Recker, Seckler

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Where is the Weckter family from?

You can see how Weckter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weckter families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weckter's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Weckter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckter 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 85 census records available for the last name Weckter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckter 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Weckter. 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 37 military records available for the last name Weckter. For the veterans among your Weckter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Weckter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weckter in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckter 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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