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Weitkum Family History

Weitkum 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: Weikum, Westrum, Weitkamp, Waitkus, Whittum, Weigum, Wickum, Witham

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Weitkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitkum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Weitkum. 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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There are 70 military records available for the last name Weitkum. For the veterans among your Weitkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitkum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Weitkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weitkum in 1975 was 69, and 74 in 2001.

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