This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wogenstahl family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wogenstahl Family History

Wogenstahl 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: Rosendahl, Westall, Rosenstiel, Rosensteel, Westfahl, Odendahl

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wogenstahl family from?

You can see how Wogenstahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wogenstahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wogenstahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wogenstahl families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Wogenstahl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wogenstahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wogenstahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wogenstahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Wogenstahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wogenstahl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wogenstahl

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Wogenstahl. 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.

View all Wogenstahl immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Wogenstahl. For the veterans among your Wogenstahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wogenstahl military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wogenstahl family history

Discover More

What is the average Wogenstahl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wogenstahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wogenstahl in 1954 was 52, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wogenstahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wogenstahl 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wogenstahl family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial