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Waegel Family History

Waegel 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: Wiegel, Wargel, Angel, Siegel, Jaeger, Wager, Kegel, Mangel, Riegel

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Where is the Waegel family from?

You can see how Waegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waegel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Waegel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waegel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waegel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waegel 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 44 census records available for the last name Waegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waegel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Waegel. 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 Waegel. For the veterans among your Waegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waegel lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Waegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waegel in 1993 was 25, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waegel 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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