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Weggers Family History

Weggers 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: Eggers, Meggers, Wiggers, Egger, Siggers, Weers, Biggers, Leugers

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Where is the Weggers family from?

You can see how Weggers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weggers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Weggers families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weggers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Weggers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weggers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Weggers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weggers 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Weggers. 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 2 military records available for the last name Weggers. For the veterans among your Weggers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weggers lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Weggers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weggers in 1984 was 76, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weggers 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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