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Wagenecht Family History

Wagenecht 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: Wagenknecht, Bauknecht, Wagenbach, Habenicht, Wagener, Wagner

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Where is the Wagenecht family from?

You can see how Wagenecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenecht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wagenecht families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenecht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wagenecht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wagenecht ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Wagenecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenecht 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wagenecht. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wagenecht. For the veterans among your Wagenecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenecht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wagenecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wagenecht in 1962 was 86, and 83 in 2002.

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