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Wegus Family History

Wegus 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: Negus, Begue, Regis, Weiss, Fergus, Reus, Angus, Jesus, Wells, Debus

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Where is the Wegus family from?

You can see how Wegus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegus family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wegus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wegus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegus 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 Wegus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Daily Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wegus. 100% of Wegus women worked as a Daily Maid.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Daily Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wegus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wegus. 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 Wegus. For the veterans among your Wegus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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