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Wagenhoffer Family History

Wagenhoffer 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: Dudenhoeffer, Mayerhofer, Angerhofer, Wagener, Wagner, Pagenkopf

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Where is the Wagenhoffer family from?

You can see how Wagenhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Wagenhoffer families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wagenhoffer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wagenhoffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenhoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wagenhoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Potter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagenhoffer. 34% of Wagenhoffer men worked as a Potter and 60% of Wagenhoffer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagenhoffer were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Potter
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Warper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Wagenhoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Wagenhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenhoffer 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Wagenhoffer. 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 270 military records available for the last name Wagenhoffer. For the veterans among your Wagenhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenhoffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wagenhoffer in 1964 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

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