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Weyker Family History

Weyker Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Weiker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weyker family from?

You can see how Weyker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weyker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Weyker families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Weyker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weyker families in 1891.
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What did your Weyker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyker. 36% of Weyker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weyker women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Weyker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weyker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyker 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Weyker. 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 112 military records available for the last name Weyker. For the veterans among your Weyker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weyker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Weyker in 1962 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weyker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyker 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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