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Weakly Family History

Weakly Surname Meaning

English: variant of Weekley.

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


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Where is the Weakly family from?

You can see how Weakly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weakly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weakly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Weakly families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Weakly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weakly families in 1840.
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What did your Weakly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weakly. 19% of Weakly men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Weakly women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weakly were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Weakly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Weakly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weakly 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Weakly. 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 732 military records available for the last name Weakly. For the veterans among your Weakly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weakly lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weakly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weakly in 1958 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weakly 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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