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Wangelin Family History

Wangelin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Wangelin in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Wangelin family from?

You can see how Wangelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangelin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wangelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wangelin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wangelin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wangelin families in 1891.
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What did your Wangelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wangelin. 35% of Wangelin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wangelin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wangelin were Carpenter and Art Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Art Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wangelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangelin 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Wangelin. 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 642 military records available for the last name Wangelin. For the veterans among your Wangelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangelin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wangelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wangelin in 1962 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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