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Wageck Family History

Wageck 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: Wack, Wager, Weck, Wage, Walek, Waldeck, Walbeck, Wieck, Geck, Laveck

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Where is the Wageck family from?

You can see how Wageck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wageck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wageck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wageck families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wageck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wageck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Wageck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wageck 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wageck. 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 170 military records available for the last name Wageck. For the veterans among your Wageck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wageck lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Wageck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wageck in 1973 was 79, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wageck 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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