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Wegrzyn Family History

Wegrzyn Surname Meaning

Polish (Węgrzyn): ethnic name for a Hungarian a derivative of Polish Węgier ‘Hungarian’ Węgry ‘Hungary’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wegrzyn family from?

You can see how Wegrzyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegrzyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Wegrzyn families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wegrzyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wegrzyn families in 1920.
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What did your Wegrzyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegrzyn. 37% of Wegrzyn men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Wegrzyn women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wegrzyn were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wegrzyn. 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 644 military records available for the last name Wegrzyn. For the veterans among your Wegrzyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegrzyn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wegrzyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wegrzyn in 1955 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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