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Wekey Family History

Wekey 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: Ekey, Dewey, Newey, Berkey, Reker, Weber, Oakey, Wedel, Wake, Wesley

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Where is the Wekey family from?

You can see how Wekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wekey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Wekey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wekey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekey 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 40 census records available for the last name Wekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wekey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wekey. For the veterans among your Wekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekey 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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