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Waghelstein Family History

Waghelstein 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: Hagelstein, Adelstein, Wallenstein, Wallerstein, Holstein

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Where is the Waghelstein family from?

You can see how Waghelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waghelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waghelstein family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Waghelstein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Waghelstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waghelstein 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 24 census records available for the last name Waghelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waghelstein 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Waghelstein. 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 8 military records available for the last name Waghelstein. For the veterans among your Waghelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waghelstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Waghelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Waghelstein in 1966 was 58, and 86 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waghelstein 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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