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Weikart Name Meaning

German: variant of Weickart which is a variant of Weichert (see also Weikert ).

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


Similar surnames: Weikert, Wikert, Weigert, Sweigart, Weickert, Weinert, Weingart

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Where is the Weikart family from?

You can see how Weikart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weikart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Weikart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Weikart families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weikart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weikart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weikart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weikart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weikart. 23% of Weikart men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Weikart women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weikart were Attendant and Teacher. .

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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

  • Machinist
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weikart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weikart 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Weikart. 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 207 military records available for the last name Weikart. For the veterans among your Weikart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weikart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Weikart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weikart in 1960 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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