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Wengiel Family History

Wengiel 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, Engel, Mengel, Wendel, Lengyel, Hengel, Wenzel, Bengel

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Where is the Wengiel family from?

You can see how Wengiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wengiel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengiel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wengiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengiel 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 30 census records available for the last name Wengiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengiel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wengiel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wengiel. For the veterans among your Wengiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengiel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wengiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wengiel in 1967 was 79, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wengiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengiel 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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