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Wangenheim Family History

Wangenheim 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: Guggenheim, Blankenheim, Manheim, Oppenheim, Langenfeld, Nesheim

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Where is the Wangenheim family from?

You can see how Wangenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangenheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wangenheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wangenheim families living in California. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wangenheim's in USA. California had the highest population of Wangenheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangenheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wangenheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • President
    50%
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What Wangenheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Wangenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangenheim 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Wangenheim. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Wangenheim. For the veterans among your Wangenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangenheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wangenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wangenheim in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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