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Wengerd Family History

Wengerd Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wengert.

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


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Where is the Wengerd family from?

You can see how Wengerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengerd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wengerd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wengerd families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengerd's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wengerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wengerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wengerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wengerd. 63% of Wengerd men worked as a Farmer and 44% of Wengerd women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wengerd were Farm Hand and Housekeeper.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    44%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Wengerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wengerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengerd 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wengerd. 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 101 military records available for the last name Wengerd. For the veterans among your Wengerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengerd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wengerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wengerd in 1966 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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