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Wieghorst Family History

Wieghorst 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: Weghorst, Windhorst, Eichhorst, Berghorst, Langhorst, Selhorst

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Where is the Wieghorst family from?

You can see how Wieghorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieghorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieghorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wieghorst families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wieghorst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wieghorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Wieghorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieghorst 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 Wieghorst. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wieghorst. For the veterans among your Wieghorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieghorst lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Wieghorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wieghorst in 1975 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieghorst 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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