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Wengard Family History

Wengard 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: Wingard, Weingard, Engard, Wengerd, Legard, Bongard, Westgard

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Where is the Wengard family from?

You can see how Wengard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wengard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Wengard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 66% of all the recorded Wengard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wengard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wengard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Vice President was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wengard. 34% of Wengard men worked as a Vice President. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Vice President
    34%
  • Wage Hand
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Wengard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wengard. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Wengard. For the veterans among your Wengard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengard lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Wengard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wengard in 1982 was 89, and 81 in 1995.

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