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Wagenmaker Family History

Wagenmaker 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: Wanamaker, Fazenbaker, Rademaker, Wannamaker, Wagenman, Wisenbaker

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Where is the Wagenmaker family from?

You can see how Wagenmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenmaker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wagenmaker family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenmaker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wagenmaker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Wagenmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenmaker 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wagenmaker. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wagenmaker. For the veterans among your Wagenmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenmaker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wagenmaker in 1964 was 70, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenmaker 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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