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Weckman Family History

Weckman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weckmann: variant of Wecker.

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


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Where is the Weckman family from?

You can see how Weckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Weckman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Weckman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Weckman families in 1911.
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What did your Weckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weckman. 21% of Weckman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Weckman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weckman were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Weckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckman 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Weckman. 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 209 military records available for the last name Weckman. For the veterans among your Weckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Weckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Weckman in 1950 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckman 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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