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Wachstein Family History

Wachstein 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: Waldstein, Hochstein, Hartstein, Wachter, Eckstein, Wachtel

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Where is the Wachstein family from?

You can see how Wachstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wachstein families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wachstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wachstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wachstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachstein. 100% of Wachstein men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Wachstein women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Wachstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachstein 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Wachstein. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wachstein. For the veterans among your Wachstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wachstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wachstein in 1964 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

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