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Wagenhorst Family History

Wagenhorst 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: Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Wallenhorst, Haselhorst, Weghorst

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Where is the Wagenhorst family from?

You can see how Wagenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Wagenhorst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenhorst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wagenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenhorst 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 313 census records available for the last name Wagenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenhorst 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wagenhorst. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wagenhorst. For the veterans among your Wagenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenhorst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wagenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wagenhorst in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenhorst 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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