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Wegman Family History

Wegman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wegmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wegman family from?

You can see how Wegman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wegman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wegman families living in Surrey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wegman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wegman families in 1891.
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What did your Wegman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wegman. 100% of Wegman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wegman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wegman. 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 Wegman. For the veterans among your Wegman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wegman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wegman in 1954 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wegman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegman 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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