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Weickum Family History

Weickum 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: Wickum, Weikum, Beckum, Weick, Nickum, Weigum, Wick, Wickham, Wicker

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Where is the Weickum family from?

You can see how Weickum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weickum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Weickum families living in Colorado. This was about 27% of all the recorded Weickum's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Weickum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weickum 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 Weickum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weickum. 40% of Weickum men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

What Weickum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Weickum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weickum 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Weickum. 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 96 military records available for the last name Weickum. For the veterans among your Weickum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weickum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weickum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Weickum in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weickum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weickum 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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