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Wangemann Family History

Wangemann 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: Wagemann, Hagemann, Tangeman, Lagemann, Wageman, Engemann, Hannemann

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Where is the Wangemann family from?

You can see how Wangemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wangemann families living in Texas. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wangemann's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wangemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Wangemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangemann 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Wangemann. 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 459 military records available for the last name Wangemann. For the veterans among your Wangemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangemann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wangemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wangemann in 1965 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangemann 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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