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Wegar Family History

Wegar 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: Wear, Segar, Zegar, Weger, Wagar, Bear, Dear, Pear, Ungar, Beger

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Where is the Wegar family from?

You can see how Wegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Wegar families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wegar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wegar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegar 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 241 census records available for the last name Wegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wegar. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wegar. For the veterans among your Wegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Wegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wegar in 1973 was 57, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegar 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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