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Wegs Family History

Wegs 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: Wege, Weis, Weg, Wess, Wels, Wees, Wei, Reis, Wen, Lees

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Where is the Wegs family from?

You can see how Wegs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wegs family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegs's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wegs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegs 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 Wegs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegs. 100% of Wegs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wegs women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wegs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Wegs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegs 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wegs. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wegs. For the veterans among your Wegs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wegs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wegs in 1964 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegs 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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