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Wagenfuhr Family History

Wagenfuhr 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: Wagenaar, Wagener, Wager, Wagner, Papenfuss, Wagoner, Hagenbuch

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Where is the Wagenfuhr family from?

You can see how Wagenfuhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenfuhr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wagenfuhr family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenfuhr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wagenfuhr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenfuhr 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 Wagenfuhr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagenfuhr. 100% of Wagenfuhr 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%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Wagenfuhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenfuhr 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Wagenfuhr. 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 278 military records available for the last name Wagenfuhr. For the veterans among your Wagenfuhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenfuhr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenfuhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wagenfuhr in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenfuhr 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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