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Waegelin Family History

Waegelin 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: Wangelin, Hagelin, Wangerin, Naegeli, Wakelin, Laughlin, Marcelin

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Where is the Waegelin family from?

You can see how Waegelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waegelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waegelin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waegelin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Waegelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waegelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Waegelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waegelin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Waegelin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Waegelin. For the veterans among your Waegelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waegelin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Waegelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Waegelin in 1965 was 66, and 46 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waegelin 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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