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Wagenshutz Family History

Wagenshutz 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: Bogenschutz, Anshutz, Anschutz, Takeshita, Wainscott, Bodenschatz

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Where is the Wagenshutz family from?

You can see how Wagenshutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenshutz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wagenshutz family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenshutz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wagenshutz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wagenshutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenshutz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wagenshutz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wagenshutz. For the veterans among your Wagenshutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenshutz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Wagenshutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wagenshutz in 1967 was 86, and 74 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenshutz 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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