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Weick Name Meaning

German: from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names beginning with the element wīg ‘battle fight’.

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


Similar surnames: Weich, Wick, Wenck, Heick, Weck, Wein, Reick, Feick, Merck, Leick

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Where is the Weick family from?

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

What did your Weick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weick. 24% of Weick men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Weick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weick were Carpenter 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
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Weick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weick. For the veterans among your Weick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weick in 1952 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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