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Waggenheim Family History

Waggenheim 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: Guggenheim, Waggener, Manheim, Oppenheim, Rosenheim, Blankenheim

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Where is the Waggenheim family from?

You can see how Waggenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggenheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waggenheim families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waggenheim's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Waggenheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggenheim 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 56 census records available for the last name Waggenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggenheim 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Waggenheim. 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 13 military records available for the last name Waggenheim. For the veterans among your Waggenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggenheim lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Waggenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waggenheim in 1973 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waggenheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waggenheim 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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