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Wegforth Family History

Wegforth 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: Worth, Herfurth, Hepworth, Walworth, Wentworth, Welford, Danforth

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Where is the Wegforth family from?

You can see how Wegforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegforth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wegforth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegforth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wegforth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Wegforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegforth 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wegforth. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wegforth. For the veterans among your Wegforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegforth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Wegforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wegforth in 1966 was 33, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegforth 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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