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Wengert Name Meaning

German:: Swabian variant of the topographic name Weingarten . variant of Wenger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wingert, Wenker, Wengerd, Weigert, Weingart, Wender, Engert, Wenger

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Where is the Wengert family from?

You can see how Wengert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wengert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wengert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wengert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wengert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wengert. 27% of Wengert men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Wengert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wengert were Carpenter and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wengert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengert 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Wengert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wengert. For the veterans among your Wengert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wengert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wengert in 1956 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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