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Weschke Family History

Weschke 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: Reschke, Peschke, Geschke, Jeschke, Meschke, Wesche, Heschke, Teschke

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Where is the Weschke family from?

You can see how Weschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weschke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Weschke families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Weschke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weschke. 50% of Weschke men worked as a Baker.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

What Weschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Weschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weschke 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Weschke. 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 156 military records available for the last name Weschke. For the veterans among your Weschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weschke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Weschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weschke in 1968 was 81, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weschke 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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