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Wekenborg Family History

Wekenborg 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: Wesenberg, Weyenberg, Weinberg, Levenberg, Wenberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Wekenborg family from?

You can see how Wekenborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekenborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wekenborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wekenborg families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekenborg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wekenborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekenborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wekenborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wekenborg. 37% of Wekenborg men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%

What Wekenborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Wekenborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekenborg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wekenborg. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wekenborg. For the veterans among your Wekenborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekenborg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wekenborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wekenborg in 1957 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wekenborg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekenborg 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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