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Weitkam Family History

Weitkam 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: Weitkamp, Witham, Leikam, Weitman, Whitham, Weitekamp, Heitkamp

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Where is the Weitkam family from?

You can see how Weitkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitkam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weitkam family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitkam's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Weitkam families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Weitkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitkam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weitkam. 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 23 military records available for the last name Weitkam. For the veterans among your Weitkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitkam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Weitkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Weitkam in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitkam 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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