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Wagenhouser Family History

Wagenhouser 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: Waterhouse, Wheelhouse, Greenhouse, Barnhouse, Evenhouse, Dauenhauer

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Where is the Wagenhouser family from?

You can see how Wagenhouser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenhouser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenhouser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wagenhouser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wagenhouser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wagenhouser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Wagenhouser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenhouser 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wagenhouser. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wagenhouser. For the veterans among your Wagenhouser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenhouser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wagenhouser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wagenhouser in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenhouser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenhouser 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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