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Wegars Family History

Wegars 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: Segars, Wears, Wear, Legard, Sears, Regas, Cedars, Segar, Mears

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Where is the Wegars family from?

You can see how Wegars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegars family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wegars family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegars's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Wegars families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wegars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegars 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wegars. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wegars. For the veterans among your Wegars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegars lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Wegars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wegars in 1983 was 71, and 58 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegars 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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