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Wegton Family History

Wegton 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: Welton, Weston, Wigton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Wilton, Felton, Denton

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Where is the Wegton family from?

You can see how Wegton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wegton families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegton's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wegton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wegton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wegton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wegton. For the veterans among your Wegton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegton lifespan?

Average Wegton life expectancy in 1953 was 57 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 47.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegton 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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