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Wegle Family History

Wegle 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: Wagle, Welle, Wehle, Wege, Begle, Wegley, Egle, Werle, Wigle, Wygle

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Where is the Wegle family from?

You can see how Wegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wegle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wegle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wegle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegle 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 230 census records available for the last name Wegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegle 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wegle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wegle. For the veterans among your Wegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegle lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Wegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wegle in 1975 was 71, and 86 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegle 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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