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Wachtl Family History

Wachtl 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: Wachtel, Wachal, Rachel, Wahl, Kachel, Wachter, Wachs, Wach, Nacht

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Where is the Wachtl family from?

You can see how Wachtl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachtl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wachtl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachtl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wachtl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachtl 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 161 census records available for the last name Wachtl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachtl 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wachtl. 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 103 military records available for the last name Wachtl. For the veterans among your Wachtl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachtl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wachtl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wachtl in 1956 was 42, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachtl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachtl 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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