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Wacherman Family History

Wacherman 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: Wackerman, Ackerman, Waterman, Weatherman, Wasserman, Wachsman

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Where is the Wacherman family from?

You can see how Wacherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacherman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wacherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wacherman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wacherman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wacherman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wacherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacherman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wacherman. 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 Wacherman. For the veterans among your Wacherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wacherman

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