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Weglein Family History

Weglein 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: Werlein, Weldin, Wellen, Heglin, Eglin, Wegley, Uehlein, Zeglin

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Where is the Weglein family from?

You can see how Weglein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weglein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weglein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Weglein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Weglein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weglein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weglein 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 Weglein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weglein. 34% of Weglein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Employee
    34%

What Weglein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Weglein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weglein 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Weglein. 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 177 military records available for the last name Weglein. For the veterans among your Weglein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weglein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Weglein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weglein in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weglein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weglein 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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