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Wegmiller Family History

Wegmiller 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: Weismiller, Bemiller, Seegmiller, Neumiller, Miller, Weller, Giller

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Where is the Wegmiller family from?

You can see how Wegmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegmiller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wegmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wegmiller families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wegmiller's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wegmiller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wegmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wegmiller. 20% of Wegmiller men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Caretaker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
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What Wegmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Wegmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegmiller 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wegmiller. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wegmiller. For the veterans among your Wegmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegmiller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wegmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wegmiller in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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