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Weitenhagen Family History

Weitenhagen 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: Ketterhagen, Westenhaver, Levenhagen, Weidenhamer, Eisenhauer

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Weitenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitenhagen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Weitenhagen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Weitenhagen. For the veterans among your Weitenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitenhagen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weitenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weitenhagen in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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