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Wachenfeld Family History

Wachenfeld 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: Schoenfeld, Wiesenfeld, Langenfeld, Lichtenfeld, Weisenfeld

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Where is the Wachenfeld family from?

You can see how Wachenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachenfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wachenfeld families living in Louisiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wachenfeld's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wachenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wachenfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Wachenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachenfeld 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Wachenfeld. 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 197 military records available for the last name Wachenfeld. For the veterans among your Wachenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachenfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wachenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wachenfeld in 1964 was 64, and 72 in 2002.

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