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Waeck Family History

Waeck 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: Wack, Weck, Wieck, Waack, Walck, Beck, Back, Heck, Peck, Wick

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Where is the Waeck family from?

You can see how Waeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Waeck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Waeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waeck 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Waeck. 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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Draft Cards

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

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