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Wappenstein Family History

Wappenstein 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: Wallenstein, Falkenstein, Katzenstein, Gallenstein, Laubenstein

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Where is the Wappenstein family from?

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

There are 90 census records available for the last name Wappenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wappenstein 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wappenstein. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wappenstein. For the veterans among your Wappenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wappenstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Wappenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wappenstein in 1968 was 76, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wappenstein 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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