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Wacksmann Family History

Wacksmann 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: Sackmann, Wachsman, Hackmann, Wassmann, Ackmann, Hausmann, Backman

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Where is the Wacksmann family from?

You can see how Wacksmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacksmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wacksmann family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wacksmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wacksmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wacksmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacksmann 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wacksmann. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wacksmann. For the veterans among your Wacksmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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