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Wabst Family History

Wabst 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: Pabst, Babst, Wass, Last, Mast, Faust, Ast, Kabat, Baust, Abt

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Where is the Wabst family from?

You can see how Wabst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wabst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wabst families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wabst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wabst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wabst 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 60 census records available for the last name Wabst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wabst 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wabst. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wabst. For the veterans among your Wabst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wabst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Wabst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wabst in 1966 was 83, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wabst 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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