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Wengras Family History

Wengras 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: Engram, Gingras, Pengra, Kangas, Weng, Ingrao, De Gray, Menges

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Where is the Wengras family from?

You can see how Wengras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wengras family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wengras's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wengras families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wengras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengras 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wengras. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wengras. For the veterans among your Wengras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengras lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Wengras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wengras in 1969 was 58, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengras 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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