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Wagenschein Family History

Wagenschein 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: Sonnenschein, Blumenschein, Wallenstein, Hauenstein, Rugenstein

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Where is the Wagenschein family from?

You can see how Wagenschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenschein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenschein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wagenschein families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenschein's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wagenschein families in 1880.
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What did your Wagenschein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagenschein. 100% of Wagenschein men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wagenschein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Wagenschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenschein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wagenschein. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wagenschein. For the veterans among your Wagenschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenschein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Wagenschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wagenschein in 1973 was 82, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenschein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenschein 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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