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Wegesin Family History

Wegesin 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: Severin, Wein, Bergevin, Wiggin, Berezin, Hegeman, Wedekind, Persin

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Where is the Wegesin family from?

You can see how Wegesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegesin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wegesin families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wegesin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wegesin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegesin 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 Wegesin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegesin. 43% of Wegesin men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Wegesin women worked as a Clerical.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Wegesin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Wegesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegesin 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 Wegesin. 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 63 military records available for the last name Wegesin. For the veterans among your Wegesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegesin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wegesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wegesin in 1965 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegesin 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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