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Weggan Family History

Weggan 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: Wegman, Wiggin, Wogan, Degan, Eggen, Megan, Bergan, Heggen, Wedman

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Where is the Weggan family from?

You can see how Weggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Weggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weggan family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weggan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Weggan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Weggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weggan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weggan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weggan. For the veterans among your Weggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weggan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weggan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weggan

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