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Wengyn Family History

Wengyn 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: Weng, Engen, Wengel, Wenman, Tengan, Wangen, Wenger, Wergin, Hengen

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Where is the Wengyn family from?

You can see how Wengyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wengyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wengyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengyn 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 Wengyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wengyn. 100% of Wengyn 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
    100%

What Wengyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wengyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengyn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wengyn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wengyn. For the veterans among your Wengyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengyn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wengyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wengyn in 1968 was 74, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wengyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wengyn 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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