This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wagenstein family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wagenstein Family History

Wagenstein 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: Wallenstein, Hauenstein, Rugenstein, Hagelstein, Rabenstein

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wagenstein family from?

You can see how Wagenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wagenstein families living in Georgia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wagenstein's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wagenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wagenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagenstein. 100% of Wagenstein men worked as a Driver.

View Census Data for Wagenstein | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Driver
    100%

What Wagenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Wagenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wagenstein

Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Wagenstein. 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.

View all Wagenstein immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Wagenstein. For the veterans among your Wagenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wagenstein military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wagenstein family history

Discover More

What is the average Wagenstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Wagenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wagenstein in 1966 was 88, and 63 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenstein 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wagenstein family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial