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Wagnecht Family History

Wagnecht 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: Wagner, Fasnacht, Knecht, Bauknecht, Warnecke, Wagenknecht, Warzecha

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Where is the Wagnecht family from?

You can see how Wagnecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagnecht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wagnecht family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagnecht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wagnecht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagnecht 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 23 census records available for the last name Wagnecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagnecht 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wagnecht. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wagnecht. For the veterans among your Wagnecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagnecht lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Wagnecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wagnecht in 1984 was 79, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagnecht 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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