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Wachdorf Family History

Wachdorf 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: Waldorf, Walsdorf, Kasdorf, Wachter, Rachford, Wachholz, Handorf

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Where is the Wachdorf family from?

You can see how Wachdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wachdorf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachdorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wachdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachdorf 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 Wachdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wachdorf. 100% of Wachdorf women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wachdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wachdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachdorf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wachdorf. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wachdorf. For the veterans among your Wachdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachdorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wachdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wachdorf in 1966 was 78, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachdorf 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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