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Wacner Family History

Wacner 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: Warner, Wagner, Wanner, Wainer, Wapner, Wacker, Waner, Wayner, Waller

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Where is the Wacner family from?

You can see how Wacner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wacner families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wacner's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wacner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wacner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wacner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Wacner. For the veterans among your Wacner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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