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Weegens Family History

Weegens 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: Mergens, Jergens, Seegers, Weekes, Wiegers, Wellens, Weeden, Eugene

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Where is the Weegens family from?

You can see how Weegens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weegens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weegens families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weegens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weegens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weegens 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 57 census records available for the last name Weegens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weegens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Weegens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Weegens. For the veterans among your Weegens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weegens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Weegens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weegens in 1967 was 33, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weegens 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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