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Wagenknect Family History

Wagenknect 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: Wagenknecht, Wagenbach, Wagenblast, Wagener, Gennett, Benkert, Wagner

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Where is the Wagenknect family from?

You can see how Wagenknect families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenknect family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenknect families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wagenknect families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenknect's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wagenknect families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wagenknect. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenknect 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wagenknect. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wagenknect. For the veterans among your Wagenknect ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenknect lifespan?

Average Wagenknect life expectancy in 1998 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenknect 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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