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Wackenhuth Family History

Wackenhuth 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: Quackenbush, Hackenburg, Wachsmuth, Mackenthun, Eckenroth, Eisenhuth

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Where is the Wackenhuth family from?

You can see how Wackenhuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackenhuth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wackenhuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wackenhuth families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wackenhuth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wackenhuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackenhuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wackenhuth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wackenhuth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Wackenhuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackenhuth 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wackenhuth. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wackenhuth. For the veterans among your Wackenhuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackenhuth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wackenhuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wackenhuth in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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