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Wenglein Family History

Wenglein 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, Stenglein, Werlein, Engen, Dengler, Weldin, Wengel

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Where is the Wenglein family from?

You can see how Wenglein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenglein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenglein family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenglein's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wenglein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenglein 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 97 census records available for the last name Wenglein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenglein 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wenglein. 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 118 military records available for the last name Wenglein. For the veterans among your Wenglein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenglein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Wenglein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wenglein in 1967 was 65, and 82 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenglein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenglein 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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