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Wengryn Family History

Wengryn 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: Wegrzyn, Henry, Weng, Engen, Hendry, Wengel, Wenman, Van Ryn, Tengan

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Where is the Wengryn family from?

You can see how Wengryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengryn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wengryn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wengryn's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Wengryn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengryn 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 Wengryn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wengryn. 75% of Wengryn men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Helper
    25%

What Wengryn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Wengryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengryn 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wengryn. 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 129 military records available for the last name Wengryn. For the veterans among your Wengryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengryn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wengryn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wengryn in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wengryn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengryn 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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