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Wegerle Family History

Wegerle 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: Heberle, Eberle, Legere, Werle, Wehrle, Weger, Beierle, Beyerle

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Where is the Wegerle family from?

You can see how Wegerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegerle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegerle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wegerle families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wegerle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wegerle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegerle 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 Wegerle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wegerle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Wegerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegerle 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Wegerle. 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 160 military records available for the last name Wegerle. For the veterans among your Wegerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegerle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Wegerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wegerle in 1974 was 76, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wegerle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegerle 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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