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Wengeler Family History

Wengeler 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: Wengler, Dengler, Wengel, Wendler, Winzeler, Tegeler, Gengler, Wenger

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Where is the Wengeler family from?

You can see how Wengeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wengeler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wengeler families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengeler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wengeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengeler 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 Wengeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wengeler. 100% of Wengeler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wengeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Wengeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengeler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wengeler. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wengeler. For the veterans among your Wengeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengeler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wengeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wengeler in 1971 was 56, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wengeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengeler 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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