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Wagenfeldt Family History

Wagenfeldt 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: Langenfeld, Neuenfeldt, Ihlenfeldt, Rosenfeldt, Wakefield, Wiesenfeld

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Where is the Wagenfeldt family from?

You can see how Wagenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wagenfeldt families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wagenfeldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wagenfeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wagenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenfeldt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wagenfeldt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wagenfeldt. For the veterans among your Wagenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wagenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wagenfeldt in 1966 was 91, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenfeldt 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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