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Wekenmann Family History

Wekenmann 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: Weinmann, Wesemann, Wiedenmann, Wesselmann, Edelmann, Ackermann

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Where is the Wekenmann family from?

You can see how Wekenmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekenmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wekenmann families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wekenmann's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wekenmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekenmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wekenmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wekenmann. 60% of Wekenmann 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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Wekenmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekenmann 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wekenmann. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wekenmann. For the veterans among your Wekenmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekenmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Wekenmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wekenmann in 1958 was 45, and 74 in 2002.

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