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Wachsmuth Family History

Wachsmuth Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Hwasmot or Wahsmut meaning ‘sharp mind’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wachsmuth family from?

You can see how Wachsmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachsmuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wachsmuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wachsmuth families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wachsmuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wachsmuth families in 1891.
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What did your Wachsmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wachsmuth. 100% of Wachsmuth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wachsmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachsmuth 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Wachsmuth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wachsmuth. For the veterans among your Wachsmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachsmuth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wachsmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wachsmuth in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachsmuth 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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