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Wachsberger Family History

Wachsberger 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: Weisberger, Eichberger, Hansberger, Buchberger, Landsberger

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Where is the Wachsberger family from?

You can see how Wachsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachsberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wachsberger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachsberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wachsberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachsberger 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 Wachsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wachsberger. 100% of Wachsberger men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Wachsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Wachsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachsberger 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Wachsberger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wachsberger. For the veterans among your Wachsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachsberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wachsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wachsberger in 1961 was 60, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachsberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachsberger 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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