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Waechter Family History

Waechter Surname Meaning

German (also Wächter): see Wachter.

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


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Where is the Waechter family from?

You can see how Waechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waechter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Waechter families living in Derbyshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Waechter's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Waechter families in 1891.
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What did your Waechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waechter. 23% of Waechter men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Waechter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waechter were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Waechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waechter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waechter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Waechter. For the veterans among your Waechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waechter lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Waechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waechter in 1950 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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