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Weitknecht Family History

Weitknecht 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: Gutknecht, Kleinknecht, Weinbrecht, Barfknecht, Knecht, Whitenight

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Where is the Weitknecht family from?

You can see how Weitknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitknecht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weitknecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Weitknecht families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitknecht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weitknecht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitknecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Weitknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitknecht 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Weitknecht. 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 125 military records available for the last name Weitknecht. For the veterans among your Weitknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitknecht lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Weitknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weitknecht in 1968 was 58, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitknecht 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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