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Wactor Family History

Wactor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wächter (see Wachter) or Wechter.

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


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Where is the Wactor family from?

You can see how Wactor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wactor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wactor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wactor families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wactor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wactor families in 1891.
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What did your Wactor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wactor. 100% of Wactor 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wactor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wactor 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Wactor. 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 296 military records available for the last name Wactor. For the veterans among your Wactor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wactor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wactor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wactor in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wactor 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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