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Wegger Family History

Wegger 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: Egger, Hegger, Wenger, Wegner, Weger, Weiger, Wigger, Berger, Weller

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Where is the Wegger family from?

You can see how Wegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wegger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wegger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegger 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 Wegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wegger. 100% of Wegger women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wegger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Wegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegger 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Wegger. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wegger. For the veterans among your Wegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wegger in 1972 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegger 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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