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Waegele Family History

Waegele 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: Naegele, Wiegele, Haegele, Wagle, Hagele, Haefele, Wiegel, Wargel

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Where is the Waegele family from?

You can see how Waegele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waegele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waegele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Waegele families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waegele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waegele families in 1880.
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What did your Waegele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waegele. 100% of Waegele men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Waegele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Waegele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waegele 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Waegele. 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 102 military records available for the last name Waegele. For the veterans among your Waegele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waegele lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waegele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Waegele in 1962 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waegele 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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