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Wehka Family History

Wehka 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: Wenk, Mehta, Belka, Berka, Wehr, Weck, Week, Wehde, Pelka, Melka

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Where is the Wehka family from?

You can see how Wehka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wehka family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wehka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wehka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehka 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 Wehka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehka. 100% of Wehka women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wehka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wehka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wehka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wehka. For the veterans among your Wehka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Wehka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wehka in 1967 was 84, and 75 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehka 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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