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Wegenhart Family History

Wegenhart 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: Degenhart, Degenhardt, Dagenhart, Wisehart, Denhart, Weinhardt

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Where is the Wegenhart family from?

You can see how Wegenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegenhart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Wegenhart families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Wegenhart families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegenhart's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wegenhart families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wegenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegenhart 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 Wegenhart. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wegenhart. For the veterans among your Wegenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegenhart lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Wegenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wegenhart in 1983 was 58, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegenhart 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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