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Wengell Family History

Wengell 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: Wengel, Engell, Wenzell, Wendell, Engel, Fennell, Mengel, Hensell

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Where is the Wengell family from?

You can see how Wengell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wengell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wengell families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wengell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengell 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 83 census records available for the last name Wengell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengell 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 Wengell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wengell. For the veterans among your Wengell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Wengell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wengell in 1975 was 61, and 71 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wengell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengell 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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