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Weitekamp Family History

Weitekamp Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Weitkamp.

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


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Where is the Weitekamp family from?

You can see how Weitekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitekamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Weitekamp families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Weitekamp's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Weitekamp families in 1920.
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What did your Weitekamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weitekamp. 50% of Weitekamp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weitekamp women worked as a House Work.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Weitekamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Weitekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitekamp 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Weitekamp. 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 252 military records available for the last name Weitekamp. For the veterans among your Weitekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitekamp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Weitekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weitekamp in 1957 was 42, and 92 in 2004.

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