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Weger Family History

Weger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wäger (see Wager).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weger family from?

You can see how Weger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Weger families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Weger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weger families in 1891.
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What did your Weger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weger. 100% of Weger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Weger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Weger. For the veterans among your Weger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Weger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weger in 1947 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weger 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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