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Weggener Family History

Weggener 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: Wegener, Waggener, Bergener, Degener, Waggoner, Wegner, Wagener

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Where is the Weggener family from?

You can see how Weggener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weggener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weggener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Weggener families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Weggener's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weggener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weggener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Weggener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weggener 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Weggener. 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 5 military records available for the last name Weggener. For the veterans among your Weggener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weggener lifespan?

Average Weggener life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weggener 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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