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Waehner Family History

Waehner 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: Wehner, Washer, Zehner, Warner, Wagner, Wachter, Wanner, Waldner

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Where is the Waehner family from?

You can see how Waehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waehner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Waehner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waehner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waehner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Waehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waehner 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Waehner. 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 58 military records available for the last name Waehner. For the veterans among your Waehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waehner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Waehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waehner in 1957 was 45, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waehner 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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