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Wekke Family History

Wekke 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: Welke, Wenke, Wenk, Berke, Leake, Bakke, Weide, Denke, Eike, Weck

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Where is the Wekke family from?

You can see how Wekke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wekke family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wekke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekke 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 26 census records available for the last name Wekke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekke 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wekke. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wekke. For the veterans among your Wekke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekke lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Wekke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wekke in 1982 was 82, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekke 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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