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Weszka Family History

Weszka 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: Pyszka, Liszka, Tyszka, Pestka, Teska, Peska, Myszka, Jeska, Westra

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Where is the Weszka family from?

You can see how Weszka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weszka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weszka family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weszka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weszka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weszka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weszka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weszka. 100% of Weszka women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Weszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weszka 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Weszka. 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 48 military records available for the last name Weszka. For the veterans among your Weszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weszka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Weszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weszka in 1970 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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