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Willeke Family History

Willeke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Wilhelm.

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


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Where is the Willeke family from?

You can see how Willeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willeke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Willeke families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Willeke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Willeke families in 1891.
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What did your Willeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willeke. 60% of Willeke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Willeke women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willeke were Salesman and Sewer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Sewer
    40%

What Willeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willeke 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Willeke. 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 597 military records available for the last name Willeke. For the veterans among your Willeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willeke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Willeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Willeke in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willeke 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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