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Wagenfield Family History

Wagenfield 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: Wakefield, Waterfield, Winfield, Edenfield, Dangerfield, Banfield

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Where is the Wagenfield family from?

You can see how Wagenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wagenfield family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wagenfield's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wagenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenfield 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 107 census records available for the last name Wagenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenfield 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wagenfield. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wagenfield. For the veterans among your Wagenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenfield lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Wagenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wagenfield in 1978 was 75, and 93 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenfield 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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