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Wegeforth Family History

Wegeforth 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: Wedgeworth, Wentworth, Goforth, Edgeworth, Opgenorth, Worth, Herfurth

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Where is the Wegeforth family from?

You can see how Wegeforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegeforth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegeforth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wegeforth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegeforth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wegeforth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wegeforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegeforth 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wegeforth. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wegeforth. For the veterans among your Wegeforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegeforth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wegeforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wegeforth in 1969 was 59, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegeforth 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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