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Wagshul Family History

Wagshul 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: Washer, Wahl, Bagshaw, Cashel, Walsh, Wassum, Rasul, Wassell, Warshaw

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wagshul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagshul 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wagshul. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Wagshul. For the veterans among your Wagshul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagshul lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wagshul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wagshul in 1962 was 53, and 88 in 2002.

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