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Wegeman Family History

Wegeman 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: Hegeman, Wageman, Begeman, Weeman, Wegman, Weseman, Hageman, Beeman

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Where is the Wegeman family from?

You can see how Wegeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wegeman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wegeman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wegeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegeman 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 Wegeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Wegeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Wegeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegeman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Wegeman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wegeman. For the veterans among your Wegeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegeman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wegeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wegeman in 1967 was 92, and 105 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wegeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegeman 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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