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Wachovec Family History

Wachovec 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: Machovec, Wachter, Wachtel, Makovec, Wachtler, Warholic, Wachowicz

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Where is the Wachovec family from?

You can see how Wachovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachovec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wachovec family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachovec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wachovec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachovec 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 24 census records available for the last name Wachovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachovec 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wachovec. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wachovec. For the veterans among your Wachovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachovec lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Wachovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wachovec in 1970 was 58, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachovec 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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