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Wachner Family History

Wachner 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: Wachter, Lachner, Bachner, Washer, Achter, Warner, Bacher, Buchner

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Where is the Wachner family from?

You can see how Wachner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wachner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wachner families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wachner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wachner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachner 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 Wachner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachner. 30% of Wachner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wachner women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wachner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wachner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachner 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Wachner. 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 319 military records available for the last name Wachner. For the veterans among your Wachner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wachner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wachner in 1955 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachner 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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