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Weckwerth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wegwerth presumably from the ancient Germanic personal name Wigwart from wīg(an) ‘to fight’.

It combines the elements of strength and protection, highlighting the warrior aspect of the name.

The second component, wart, signifies ‘protector’ or ‘guardian’, suggesting someone who watches over others.

Such names often reflect the qualities and roles valued in ancient Germanic culture.

Overall, Wegwerth carries significant historical and cultural meaning, connecting to the ancestry of combat and guardianship.

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


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You can see how Weckwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckwerth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weckwerth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Weckwerth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weckwerth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weckwerth families in 1880.
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What did your Weckwerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weckwerth. 45% of Weckwerth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Weckwerth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weckwerth were Farm Hand and Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 198 immigration records available for the last name Weckwerth. 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 433 military records available for the last name Weckwerth. For the veterans among your Weckwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckwerth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weckwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Weckwerth in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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