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Wagschal Family History

Wagschal Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a weigher or scale master at the city scales from Middle High German wāgeschale ‘scale’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wagschal family from?

You can see how Wagschal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagschal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagschal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wagschal families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagschal's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wagschal families in 1880.
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What did your Wagschal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagschal. 100% of Wagschal men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Wagschal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagschal 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Wagschal. 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 76 military records available for the last name Wagschal. For the veterans among your Wagschal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagschal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wagschal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wagschal in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagschal 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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