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Wegmet Family History

Wegmet 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: Zeimet, Weimer, Wege, Wegley, Nemet, Wegner, Weger, Wiget, Emmet

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Where is the Wegmet family from?

You can see how Wegmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegmet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wegmet families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegmet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wegmet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegmet 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 32 census records available for the last name Wegmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegmet 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wegmet. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wegmet. For the veterans among your Wegmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegmet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wegmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wegmet in 1965 was 76, and 56 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegmet 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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