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Wenglarz Family History

Wenglarz 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: Weglarz, Wengler, Wingard, Dengler, Wendler, England, Weingard

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Where is the Wenglarz family from?

You can see how Wenglarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenglarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wenglarz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenglarz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wenglarz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenglarz 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 Wenglarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenglarz. 100% of Wenglarz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wenglarz women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wenglarz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wenglarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenglarz 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wenglarz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wenglarz. For the veterans among your Wenglarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenglarz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Wenglarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wenglarz in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenglarz 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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