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Wegwerth Family History

Wegwerth 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: Weckwerth, Egert, Hepworth, Walworth, Wentworth, Wenderoth, Eiswerth

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Where is the Wegwerth family from?

You can see how Wegwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegwerth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegwerth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wegwerth families living in Texas. This was about 82% of all the recorded Wegwerth's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wegwerth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegwerth 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 Wegwerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegwerth. 34% of Wegwerth men worked as an Owner and 100% of Wegwerth women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wegwerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Wegwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegwerth 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wegwerth. 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 83 military records available for the last name Wegwerth. For the veterans among your Wegwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegwerth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wegwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wegwerth in 1963 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegwerth 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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