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Wegant Family History

Wegant 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: Wygant, Weyant, Weant, Gant, Levant, Wogan, Degan, Megan, Want, Regan

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Where is the Wegant family from?

You can see how Wegant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wegant families living in Michigan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wegant's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wegant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wegant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tree Surgeon was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wegant. 100% of Wegant men worked as a Tree Surgeon.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tree Surgeon
    100%

What Wegant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Wegant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegant 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 Wegant. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wegant. For the veterans among your Wegant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wegant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wegant in 1965 was 37, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wegant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegant 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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