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Wachman Family History

Wachman Surname Meaning

see Watchman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wachman family from?

You can see how Wachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wachman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Wachman families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wachman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wachman families in 1911.
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What did your Wachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachman. 39% of Wachman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Wachman women worked as an Owner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachman were Operator and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Wachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachman 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Wachman. 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 145 military records available for the last name Wachman. For the veterans among your Wachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wachman in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachman 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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