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Waganfeald Family History

Waganfeald 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: Saalfeld, Langenfeld, Weinfeld, Paganelli, Agarwal, Winfield

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Where is the Waganfeald family from?

You can see how Waganfeald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waganfeald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waganfeald family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Waganfeald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Waganfeald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waganfeald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waganfeald ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Waganfeald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waganfeald 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waganfeald. 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 Waganfeald. For the veterans among your Waganfeald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waganfeald lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Waganfeald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waganfeald in 1971 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

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