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Wagendorf Family History

Wagendorf 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: Sagendorf, Langendorf, Wendorf, Hagedorn, Pagenkopf, Arensdorf

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Where is the Wagendorf family from?

You can see how Wagendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wagendorf families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wagendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wagendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Wagendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagendorf 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wagendorf. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wagendorf. For the veterans among your Wagendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagendorf lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Wagendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wagendorf in 1979 was 87, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagendorf 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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