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Weicker Family History

Weicker 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: Wicker, Wecker, Weiker, Whicker, Weickert, Dicker, Picker, Bicker

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Where is the Weicker family from?

You can see how Weicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weicker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weicker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Weicker families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Weicker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weicker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weicker 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 Weicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Weicker. 45% of Weicker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weicker women worked as a House.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laberor
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • House
    100%

What Weicker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weicker 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Weicker. 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 532 military records available for the last name Weicker. For the veterans among your Weicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weicker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Weicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weicker in 1961 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weicker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weicker 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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