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Wengs Family History

Wengs 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: Weng, Wang, Feng, Meng, Wen, Teng, Wenk, Eng, Wing, Geng

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Where is the Wengs family from?

You can see how Wengs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wengs family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wengs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wengs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Wengs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengs 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wengs. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wengs. For the veterans among your Wengs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengs lifespan?

Average Wengs life expectancy in 1981 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengs 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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