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Wegis Family History

Wegis 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: Regis, Weis, Wei, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis, Wein, Weir, Weiss

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Where is the Wegis family from?

You can see how Wegis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wegis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wegis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegis 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 Wegis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegis. 40% of Wegis men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Wegis women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Rancher
    40%
  • Dry Govds Dealer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Wegis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Wegis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wegis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wegis. For the veterans among your Wegis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wegis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wegis in 1967 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegis 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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