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Wegiel Family History

Wegiel 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: Wendel, Kegel, Wenzel, Hegel, Wedel, Weil, Regel, Wengel, Weixel

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Where is the Wegiel family from?

You can see how Wegiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wegiel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wegiel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wegiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wegiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegiel. 67% of Wegiel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wegiel women worked as a Sewing.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Wegiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Wegiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegiel 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Wegiel. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wegiel. For the veterans among your Wegiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegiel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wegiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wegiel in 1963 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wegiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegiel 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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