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Wekall Family History

Wekall 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: Wall, Westall, Well, Kall, Pekala, Devall, Mehall, Legall, Ekwall

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Where is the Wekall family from?

You can see how Wekall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wekall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wekall families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekall's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wekall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wekall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wekall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wekall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekall 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wekall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wekall. For the veterans among your Wekall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekall lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Wekall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wekall in 1979 was 76, and 84 in 1991.

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