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Wagenblast Family History

Wagenblast Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a hothead meaning ‘risk a fight’ (Middle High German wagen ‘to risk’ blāst ‘discord’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wagenblast family from?

You can see how Wagenblast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenblast family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenblast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wagenblast family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenblast's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wagenblast families in 1891.
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What did your Wagenblast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagenblast. 53% of Wagenblast men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Wagenblast women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagenblast were Retired and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Welder
    11%
  • Retired
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wagenblast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenblast 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Wagenblast. 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 279 military records available for the last name Wagenblast. For the veterans among your Wagenblast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenblast lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenblast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wagenblast in 1954 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

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