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Wekstein Family History

Wekstein 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: Ekstein, Westen, Eckstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Weinstein, Wetzstein

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Where is the Wekstein family from?

You can see how Wekstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wekstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wekstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekstein 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 71 census records available for the last name Wekstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekstein 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Wekstein. 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 Wekstein. For the veterans among your Wekstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Wekstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wekstein in 1963 was 88, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekstein 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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