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Wegad Family History

Wegad 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: Wead, Read, Wear, Legard, Regal, Rega, Wogan, Degan, Head, Megan

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Where is the Wegad family from?

You can see how Wegad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wegad families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wegad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wegad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegad 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 Wegad. 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 Wegad. For the veterans among your Wegad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wegad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wegad in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegad 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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