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Wenglar Family History

Wenglar 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: Wengler, Dengler, Wendler, Gengler, Wenger, Weglarz, Tengler, Heglar

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Where is the Wenglar family from?

You can see how Wenglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenglar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenglar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wenglar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenglar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wenglar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenglar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wenglar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenglar. 100% of Wenglar women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Wenglar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Wenglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenglar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wenglar. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wenglar. For the veterans among your Wenglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenglar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wenglar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wenglar in 1973 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenglar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenglar 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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