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Wekser Family History

Wekser 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: Weiser, Welser, Messer, Weller, Peiser, Weaver, Weisser, Reiser

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Where is the Wekser family from?

You can see how Wekser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wekser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wekser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekser 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 48 census records available for the last name Wekser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekser 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wekser. 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 Wekser. For the veterans among your Wekser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekser lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Wekser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wekser in 1974 was 94, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekser 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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