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Wachendorfer Family History

Wachendorfer 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: Kochendorfer, Kochenderfer, Arndorfer, Langenderfer, Emmendorfer

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Where is the Wachendorfer family from?

You can see how Wachendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachendorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachendorfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wachendorfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Wachendorfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wachendorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachendorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wachendorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wachendorfer. 50% of Wachendorfer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm
    50%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Wachendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachendorfer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wachendorfer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Wachendorfer. For the veterans among your Wachendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachendorfer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wachendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wachendorfer in 1959 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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