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Wegley Family History

Wegley Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of South German Wegle a diminutive of Wege. The surname Wegle is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Wegley family from?

You can see how Wegley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wegley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Wegley families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wegley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wegley families in 1891.
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What did your Wegley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegley. 28% of Wegley men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Wegley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wegley were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farm Labeler
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wegley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegley 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Wegley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 565 military records available for the last name Wegley. For the veterans among your Wegley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wegley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wegley in 1955 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

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