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Wagenheim Family History

Wagenheim 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: Manheim, Guggenheim, Oppenheim, Rosenheim, Wagener, Wakeham, Wagner

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Where is the Wagenheim family from?

You can see how Wagenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wagenheim families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wagenheim's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wagenheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wagenheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wagenheim. 63% of Wagenheim women worked as a Tailoress.

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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

  • Tailoress
    63%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%

What Wagenheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Wagenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenheim 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Wagenheim. 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 158 military records available for the last name Wagenheim. For the veterans among your Wagenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wagenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wagenheim in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenheim 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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