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Weitke Family History

Weitke 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: Weinke, Weiske, White, Leite, Weith, Weide, Eike, Waite, Weible

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Where is the Weitke family from?

You can see how Weitke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weitke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weitke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Weitke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Weitke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weitke. 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 10 military records available for the last name Weitke. For the veterans among your Weitke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Weitke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weitke in 1963 was 84, and 97 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitke 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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