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Wegendt Family History

Wegendt 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: Wendt, Berendt, Wigent, Wegener, Weyandt, Weygandt, Weigandt, Melendy

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Where is the Wegendt family from?

You can see how Wegendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegendt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wegendt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegendt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wegendt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegendt 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 12 census records available for the last name Wegendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegendt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wegendt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wegendt. For the veterans among your Wegendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegendt lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Wegendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wegendt in 1984 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegendt 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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