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Weikle Family History

Weikle Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Weikel.

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


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Where is the Weikle family from?

You can see how Weikle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weikle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weikle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Weikle families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Weikle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Weikle families in 1911.
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What did your Weikle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weikle. 34% of Weikle men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Weikle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weikle were Carpenter and Housekeeping.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeping
    20%

What Weikle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weikle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weikle 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Weikle. 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 438 military records available for the last name Weikle. For the veterans among your Weikle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weikle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weikle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Weikle in 1955 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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