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Wahnschaffe Family History

Wahnschaffe 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: Schaff, Wagstaff, Aschoff, Schaffer, Wuensche, Waychoff, Bohnhoff

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Where is the Wahnschaffe family from?

You can see how Wahnschaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahnschaffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahnschaffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wahnschaffe families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahnschaffe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wahnschaffe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wahnschaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahnschaffe 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wahnschaffe. 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 757 military records available for the last name Wahnschaffe. For the veterans among your Wahnschaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahnschaffe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Wahnschaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wahnschaffe in 1970 was 74, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahnschaffe 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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