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Wagenknecht Family History

Wagenknecht Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German wagenknëht ‘hauler's assistant’.

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


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Where is the Wagenknecht family from?

You can see how Wagenknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenknecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenknecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wagenknecht families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenknecht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wagenknecht families in 1891.
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What did your Wagenknecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagenknecht. 27% of Wagenknecht men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wagenknecht women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagenknecht were Carpenter and Office Work.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Superintendent
    16%
  • Office Work
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wagenknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenknecht 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 Wagenknecht. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wagenknecht. For the veterans among your Wagenknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenknecht lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wagenknecht in 1954 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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