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Wauchter Family History

Wauchter 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: Auchter, Wachter, Wuchter, Waechter, Achter, Taucher, Pachter

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Where is the Wauchter family from?

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

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wauchter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauchter 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 Wauchter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wauchter. For the veterans among your Wauchter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauchter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Wauchter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wauchter in 1969 was 72, and 64 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wauchter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wauchter 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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