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Barwegen Family History

Barwegen 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: Bargen, Bardeen, Bergen, Breger, Barzee, Breeden, Regen, Breden

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Where is the Barwegen family from?

You can see how Barwegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barwegen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barwegen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Barwegen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barwegen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barwegen 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 34 census records available for the last name Barwegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barwegen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Barwegen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Barwegen. For the veterans among your Barwegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barwegen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Barwegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barwegen in 1966 was 44, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barwegen 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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