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Waegelein Family History

Waegelein 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: Wangelin, Hagelin, Wangerin, Naegeli, Goeglein, Naegele, Wiegele

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Waegelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waegelein 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Waegelein. 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 66 military records available for the last name Waegelein. For the veterans among your Waegelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waegelein lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Waegelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waegelein in 1950 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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