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Weker Family History

Weker 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: Reker, Weber, Wiker, Wecker, Weyer, Wever, Weder, Wenker, Weiker

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Where is the Weker family from?

You can see how Weker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Weker family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Weker's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Weker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weker 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 Weker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weker. 24% of Weker men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Weker women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weker were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Weker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weker 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Weker. 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 130 military records available for the last name Weker. For the veterans among your Weker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Weker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weker in 1957 was 56, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weker 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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