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Wadenstein Family History

Wadenstein Surname 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: Adelstein, Wallenstein, Bodenstein, Hauenstein, Rabenstein

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Where is the Wadenstein family from?

You can see how Wadenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wadenstein family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadenstein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wadenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wadenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadenstein 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wadenstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Wadenstein. For the veterans among your Wadenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadenstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Wadenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wadenstein in 1966 was 91, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadenstein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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