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Wanagel Family History

Wanagel 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: Angel, Mangel, Waage, Vangel, Wengel, Nagel, Langel, Wanger, Wangen

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Where is the Wanagel family from?

You can see how Wanagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wanagel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanagel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wanagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanagel 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 Wanagel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Wanagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wanagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanagel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wanagel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wanagel. For the veterans among your Wanagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanagel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wanagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wanagel in 1962 was 74, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanagel 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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