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Wegefarth Family History

Wegefarth 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: Wohlfarth, Wedgeworth, Wolfarth, Seyfarth, Dearth, Warth, Herfurth

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Where is the Wegefarth family from?

You can see how Wegefarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegefarth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wegefarth family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegefarth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wegefarth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegefarth 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 33 census records available for the last name Wegefarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegefarth 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wegefarth. 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 Wegefarth. For the veterans among your Wegefarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegefarth lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Wegefarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wegefarth in 1973 was 88, and 50 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegefarth 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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