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Wauben Family History

Wauben 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: Harben, Warren, Tauber, Warden, Aubel, Taube, Gruben, Aubin, Ruben

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Where is the Wauben family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wauben 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 Wauben ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wauben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauben 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 Wauben. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wauben. For the veterans among your Wauben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauben lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wauben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wauben in 1973 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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