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Waecker Family History

Waecker 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, Wacker, Baecker, Haecker, Hacker, Ecker, Packer, Walker

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Where is the Waecker family from?

You can see how Waecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Waecker families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Waecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Waecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waecker 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Waecker. 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 53 military records available for the last name Waecker. For the veterans among your Waecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waecker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Waecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waecker in 1966 was 44, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waecker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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