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Wecklein Family History

Wecklein 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: Wicklein, Stecklein, Merklein, Werlein, Klein, Seckler, Schlein

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Where is the Wecklein family from?

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

What did your Wecklein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wecklein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wecklein 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wecklein. 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 108 military records available for the last name Wecklein. For the veterans among your Wecklein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wecklein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wecklein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wecklein in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 1998.

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