Wemker Family History

Wemker Surname 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: Wecker, Wenker, Weiker, Welker, Hemker, Weyker, Wemmer, Weller, Kerker, Ecker

37	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
12	Census and Voter Lists
16	Member Trees

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Where is the Wemker family from?

You can see how Wemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wemker family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wemker families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Wemker family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Wemker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Wemker. For the veterans among your Wemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemker lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Wemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wemker in 1984 was 76, and 93 in 1999.

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Wemker Surname Meaning

Where is the Wemker family from?

What Wemker family records will you find?

What is the average Wemker lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Wemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wemker in 1984 was 76, and 93 in 1999.

Wemker Family History

Wemker Surname Meaning

71 record(s) for Wemker

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Where is the Wemker family from?

What Wemker family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Wemker lifespan?

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Wemker Surname Meaning

71 record(s) for Wemker

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Where is the Wemker family from?

What Wemker family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wemker family history

What is the average Wemker lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wemker family tree

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