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Weckstrom Family History

Weckstrom 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: Beckstrom, Eckstrom, Wickstrom, Backstrom, Wenstrom, Ekstrom, Westrom

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Where is the Weckstrom family from?

You can see how Weckstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weckstrom families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weckstrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weckstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weckstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weckstrom. 100% of Weckstrom men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Weckstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckstrom 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Weckstrom. 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 234 military records available for the last name Weckstrom. For the veterans among your Weckstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckstrom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Weckstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weckstrom in 1968 was 69, and 92 in 1999.

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