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Wachstetter Family History

Wachstetter 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: Hochstatter, Hochstetler, Karstetter, Castetter, Rastetter, Schetter

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Where is the Wachstetter family from?

You can see how Wachstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachstetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachstetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wachstetter families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wachstetter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wachstetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachstetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wachstetter ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wachstetter ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Wachstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachstetter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wachstetter. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wachstetter. For the veterans among your Wachstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachstetter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wachstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wachstetter in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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