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Weagel Family History

Weagel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wengel, Weigel, Engel, Mergel, Mengel, Weaver, Wager, Wendel, Kegel

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Where is the Weagel family from?

You can see how Weagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weagel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Weagel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weagel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weagel 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 Weagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weagel. 50% of Weagel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Weagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Weagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weagel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Weagel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Weagel. For the veterans among your Weagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weagel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Weagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Weagel in 1975 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weagel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weagel 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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