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Waxenfelter Family History

Waxenfelter 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: Ashenfelter, Frownfelter, Weidenfeller, Warrenfeltz, Lingenfelter

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Where is the Waxenfelter family from?

You can see how Waxenfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waxenfelter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Waxenfelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waxenfelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waxenfelter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Waxenfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waxenfelter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waxenfelter. 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 49 military records available for the last name Waxenfelter. For the veterans among your Waxenfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waxenfelter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Waxenfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Waxenfelter in 1966 was 77, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waxenfelter 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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