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Wagganer Family History

Wagganer 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: Waggoner, Waggener, Wagner, Wagoner, Wagener, Langner, Warner, Jagger

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Where is the Wagganer family from?

You can see how Wagganer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagganer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagganer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Wagganer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wagganer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wagganer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagganer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wagganer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagganer. 41% of Wagganer men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Wagganer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagganer were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    12%

What Wagganer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wagganer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagganer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wagganer. 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 154 military records available for the last name Wagganer. For the veterans among your Wagganer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagganer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Wagganer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wagganer in 1973 was 82, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagganer 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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