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Wegehenkel Family History

Wegehenkel 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: Schenkel, Wettengel, Weisensel, Wegener, Henkel, Winkel, Kenkel

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Where is the Wegehenkel family from?

You can see how Wegehenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegehenkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wegehenkel families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wegehenkel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wegehenkel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wegehenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegehenkel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wegehenkel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wegehenkel. For the veterans among your Wegehenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegehenkel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wegehenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wegehenkel in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegehenkel 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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