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Wachtell Family History

Wachtell 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: Wachtel, Bachtell, Wachter, Wartell, Hachtel, Bachtel, Hartell

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Where is the Wachtell family from?

You can see how Wachtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachtell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wachtell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wachtell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachtell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wachtell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachtell 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 Wachtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachtell. 67% of Wachtell men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wachtell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachtell were Clerk and Hat Maker. .

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Hat Maker
    50%
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What Wachtell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Wachtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachtell 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Wachtell. 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 135 military records available for the last name Wachtell. For the veterans among your Wachtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachtell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wachtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wachtell in 1966 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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