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Weka Family History

Weka 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: Meka, Wyka, Wei, Wen, Reza, Wenk, Vela, Webb, Seda, Wein

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Where is the Weka family from?

You can see how Weka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Weka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weka 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 70 census records available for the last name Weka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weka 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Weka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Weka. For the veterans among your Weka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weka lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Weka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weka in 1979 was 74, and 77 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weka 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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