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Wagenbach Name Meaning

German and Alsatian: habitational name from a place so named in Styria (Austria) or in Alsace (France). Compare Waguespack .

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


Similar surnames: Hagenbuch, Langenbach, Dallenbach, Gilgenbach, Aulenbach, Weidenbach

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Where is the Wagenbach family from?

You can see how Wagenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wagenbach families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wagenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wagenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wagenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagenbach. 24% of Wagenbach men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Wagenbach women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagenbach were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wagenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenbach 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Wagenbach. 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 237 military records available for the last name Wagenbach. For the veterans among your Wagenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenbach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wagenbach in 1959 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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