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Wangerin Family History

Wangerin Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place called Wangerin near Stettin.

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


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Where is the Wangerin family from?

You can see how Wangerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangerin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangerin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Wangerin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wangerin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wangerin families in 1880.
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What did your Wangerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wangerin. 33% of Wangerin men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wangerin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wangerin were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 617 immigration records available for the last name Wangerin. 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 330 military records available for the last name Wangerin. For the veterans among your Wangerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangerin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wangerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wangerin in 1962 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

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