History of your Surname
Get access to Weggen family records.Start a free trial

Weggen Family History

Weggen Name 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: Eggen, Heggen, Egger, Hegge, Wiggin, Bergen, Westen, Engen, Regen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Weggen family from?

You can see how Weggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weggen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weggen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Weggen families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Weggen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weggen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weggen ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Weggen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Weggen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Weggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weggen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Weggen

Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Weggen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Weggen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Weggen. For the veterans among your Weggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Weggen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Weggen family history

Discover More

What is the average Weggen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Weggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Weggen in 1968 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weggen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Weggen family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Weggen last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial