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Wehrig Family History

Wehrig 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: Rehrig, Wehring, Gehrig, Ehrig, Fehring, Wehr, Nehring, Wehrer

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Where is the Wehrig family from?

You can see how Wehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrig family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wehrig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wehrig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehrig 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 33 census records available for the last name Wehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wehrig. 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 207 military records available for the last name Wehrig. For the veterans among your Wehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrig lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Wehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wehrig in 1984 was 90, and 94 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrig 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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