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Wengerter Family History

Wengerter 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: Wingerter, Aegerter, Wengert, Bangerter, Wetterer, Weingarten

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Where is the Wengerter family from?

You can see how Wengerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengerter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wengerter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wengerter families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengerter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wengerter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengerter 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 104 census records available for the last name Wengerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengerter 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wengerter. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wengerter. For the veterans among your Wengerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengerter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wengerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wengerter in 1968 was 64, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengerter 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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