This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Weklar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Weklar Family History

Weklar 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: Weller, Klar, Wear, Bellar, Wehler, Weiler, Sklar, Medlar, Weimar

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Weklar family from?

You can see how Weklar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weklar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weklar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weklar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weklar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weklar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Weklar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beautician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weklar. 100% of Weklar women worked as a Beautician.

View Census Data for Weklar | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Weklar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Weklar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weklar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Weklar

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Weklar. 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.

View all Weklar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Weklar. For the veterans among your Weklar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Weklar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Weklar family history

Discover More

What is the average Weklar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Weklar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weklar in 1965 was 76, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weklar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weklar 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Weklar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial