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Wagshal Family History

Wagshal 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: Bagshaw, Warshaw, Washam, Marshal, Wachal, Washa, Marshall, Washer

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Where is the Wagshal family from?

You can see how Wagshal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagshal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wagshal family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wagshal's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wagshal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wagshal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagshal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wagshal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wagshal. For the veterans among your Wagshal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagshal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Wagshal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wagshal in 1970 was 84, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagshal 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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