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Wachtman Family History

Wachtman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wachtmann: occupational name for a watchman (see Wachter).

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


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Where is the Wachtman family from?

You can see how Wachtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachtman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wachtman families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wachtman's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wachtman families in 1880.
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What did your Wachtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachtman. 32% of Wachtman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wachtman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachtman were Auto Mechanic and Student.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Auto Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Student
    50%

What Wachtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Wachtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachtman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Wachtman. 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 172 military records available for the last name Wachtman. For the veterans among your Wachtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachtman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wachtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wachtman in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachtman 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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