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Wegmuller Family History

Wegmuller 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: Weller, Weismiller, Bemiller, Seegmiller, Neumiller, Muller, Geller

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Where is the Wegmuller family from?

You can see how Wegmuller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegmuller family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wegmuller families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegmuller's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wegmuller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegmuller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wegmuller ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wegmuller ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wegmuller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegmuller 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Wegmuller. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wegmuller. For the veterans among your Wegmuller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegmuller lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Wegmuller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wegmuller in 1948 was 56, and 71 in 2002.

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