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Wegienka Family History

Wegienka 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: Regina, Zelenka, Cervenka, Zelinka, Wegener, Weinke, Wienke, Wien

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Where is the Wegienka family from?

You can see how Wegienka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegienka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wegienka families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegienka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wegienka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegienka 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 Wegienka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wegienka. 60% of Wegienka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Wegienka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wegienka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegienka 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wegienka. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wegienka. For the veterans among your Wegienka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegienka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wegienka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wegienka in 1967 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wegienka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegienka 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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