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Wachta Family History

Wachta 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: Wacha, Buchta, Wachter, Wachtel, Wachs, Macha, Wach, Nacht, Bacha

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Where is the Wachta family from?

You can see how Wachta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wachta families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wachta's in USA. California had the highest population of Wachta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachta 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 Wachta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachta. 100% of Wachta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wachta women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wachta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Wachta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachta 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Wachta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Wachta. For the veterans among your Wachta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wachta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wachta in 1963 was 79, and 104 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachta 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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