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Wagenbrenner Family History

Wagenbrenner 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: Winebrenner, Weinbrenner, Ashenbrenner, Kalkbrenner, Steinbrenner

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Where is the Wagenbrenner family from?

You can see how Wagenbrenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenbrenner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wagenbrenner families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wagenbrenner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wagenbrenner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenbrenner 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 Wagenbrenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagenbrenner. 60% of Wagenbrenner men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Wagenbrenner women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wagenbrenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Wagenbrenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenbrenner 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Wagenbrenner. 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 330 military records available for the last name Wagenbrenner. For the veterans among your Wagenbrenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenbrenner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenbrenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wagenbrenner in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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