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Wagenhauser Family History

Wagenhauser 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: Dauenhauer, Wickenhauser, Eisenhauer, Kornhauser, Waterhouse

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Where is the Wagenhauser family from?

You can see how Wagenhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenhauser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wagenhauser families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenhauser's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wagenhauser families in 1911.
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What did your Wagenhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagenhauser. 34% of Wagenhauser men worked as a Machinist and 38% of Wagenhauser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagenhauser were Clerk and Merchant.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Merchant
    25%

What Wagenhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Wagenhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenhauser 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Wagenhauser. 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 683 military records available for the last name Wagenhauser. For the veterans among your Wagenhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenhauser lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wagenhauser in 1944 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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