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Wegal Family History

Wegal 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: Regal, Segal, Wigal, Wygal, Gal, Beal, Real, Neal, Seal, Wear

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Where is the Wegal family from?

You can see how Wegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wegal families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wegal's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Wegal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegal 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 108 census records available for the last name Wegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wegal. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wegal. For the veterans among your Wegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wegal in 1966 was 75, and 51 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegal 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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