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Wehger Family History

Wehger 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: Wehrer, Wehler, Wenger, Wehner, Weger, Weiger, Berger, Weller, Zehner

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Where is the Wehger family from?

You can see how Wehger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wehger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wehger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wehger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehger 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 Wehger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wehger. For the veterans among your Wehger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehger lifespan?

Average Wehger life expectancy in 1984 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehger 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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