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Weckert Family History

Weckert Name 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: Beckert, Heckert, Wecker, Eckert, Deckert, Weikert, Ueckert, Weickert

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Where is the Weckert family from?

You can see how Weckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Weckert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Weckert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weckert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weckert. 31% of Weckert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weckert women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weckert were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckert 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Weckert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 427 military records available for the last name Weckert. For the veterans among your Weckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Weckert in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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