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Wagenske Family History

Wagenske 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: Wenske, Genske, Ganske, Manske, Fenske, Waleski, Wilensky, Lagesse

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Where is the Wagenske family from?

You can see how Wagenske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wagenske family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenske's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wagenske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenske 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 3 census records available for the last name Wagenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenske 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wagenske. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wagenske. For the veterans among your Wagenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenske lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Wagenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wagenske in 1979 was 82, and 52 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenske 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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