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Wekner Family History

Wekner 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: Weiner, Wenner, Werner, Wehner, Wegner, Wener, Wesner, Berner, Jenner

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Where is the Wekner family from?

You can see how Wekner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wekner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wekner families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wekner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wekner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Wekner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekner 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wekner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wekner. For the veterans among your Wekner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekner lifespan?

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