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Wekeman Family History

Wekeman 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: Wakeman, Weeman, Weseman, Hegeman, Beeman, Wellman, Dikeman, Wideman

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Where is the Wekeman family from?

You can see how Wekeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wekeman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekeman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wekeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekeman 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 86 census records available for the last name Wekeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekeman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wekeman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wekeman. For the veterans among your Wekeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Wekeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wekeman in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekeman 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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