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Wieggel Family History

Wieggel Surname 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: Wiegel, Siegel, Riegel, Fiegel, Biegel, Wiesel, Wengel, Liegel

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Where is the Wieggel family from?

You can see how Wieggel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieggel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wieggel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieggel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wieggel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieggel 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 Wieggel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wieggel. 100% of Wieggel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wieggel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wieggel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieggel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wieggel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wieggel. For the veterans among your Wieggel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieggel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wieggel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wieggel in 1957 was 46, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wieggel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieggel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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