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Wagenhurst Family History

Wagenhurst 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: Akehurst, Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Warhurst, Wallenhorst, Wagenblast

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Where is the Wagenhurst family from?

You can see how Wagenhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenhurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenhurst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wagenhurst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenhurst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wagenhurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenhurst 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 Wagenhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Registered Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagenhurst. 100% of Wagenhurst women worked as a Registered Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Wagenhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenhurst 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 Wagenhurst. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wagenhurst. For the veterans among your Wagenhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenhurst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wagenhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wagenhurst in 1964 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenhurst 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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