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Waghtel Family History

Waghtel 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: Wachtel, Wachter, Hachtel, Wagster, Bachtel, Washer, Martel, Achter

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Where is the Waghtel family from?

You can see how Waghtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waghtel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Waghtel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Waghtel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Waghtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waghtel 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 11 census records available for the last name Waghtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waghtel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Waghtel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Waghtel. For the veterans among your Waghtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waghtel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waghtel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waghtel

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