Weckwerth Family History

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

Similar surnames: Wicker, Eiswerth, Recker, Wecker, Dechert, Necker, Beckler, Heckert, Deckert, Neuwirth

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433	Military Records
198	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

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Where is the Weckwerth family from?

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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We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

45%

Laborer

18%

Farm laborer

14%

Farm hand

Teacher

50%

Farmer

50%

What Weckwerth family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Weckwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckwerth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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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Military Records

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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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

Where is the Weckwerth family from?

What did your Weckwerth ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

45%

Laborer

18%

Farm laborer

14%

Farm hand

Teacher

50%

Farmer

50%

What Weckwerth family records will you find?

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.

Weckwerth Family History

Weckwerth Surname Meaning

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Weckwerth Surname Meaning

10,000 record(s) for Weckwerth

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Where is the Weckwerth family from?

What did your Weckwerth ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Weckwerth family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Weckwerth family history

What is the average Weckwerth lifespan?

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