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Wackenheim Family History

Wackenheim 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: Blankenheim, Wickersheim, Manheim, Wakeham, Guggenheim, Oppenheim

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Where is the Wackenheim family from?

You can see how Wackenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackenheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wackenheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wackenheim families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wackenheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wackenheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackenheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wackenheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wackenheim. 60% of Wackenheim 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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Wackenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackenheim 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wackenheim. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wackenheim. For the veterans among your Wackenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackenheim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Wackenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wackenheim in 1962 was 52, and 67 in 2000.

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