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Weik Family History

Weik Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weick.

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


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Where is the Weik family from?

You can see how Weik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Weik families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weik's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weik 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 did your Weik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weik. 19% of Weik men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Weik women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weik were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • House Work
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Weik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Weik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weik. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weik. For the veterans among your Weik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weik lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Weik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Weik in 1953 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weik 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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