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Wegescheide Family History

Wegescheide 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: Eischeid, Scheid, Reinschmidt, Bergschneider, Scheidt, Olmscheid

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Where is the Wegescheide family from?

You can see how Wegescheide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegescheide family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegescheide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Wegescheide families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegescheide's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wegescheide families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Wegescheide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegescheide 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wegescheide. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wegescheide. For the veterans among your Wegescheide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegescheide lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wegescheide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wegescheide in 1959 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegescheide 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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