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Waggner Family History

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

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Where is the Waggner family from?

You can see how Waggner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waggner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Waggner families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waggner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Waggner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggner 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 Waggner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waggner. 24% of Waggner men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Waggner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waggner were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Waggner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Waggner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggner 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Waggner. 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 411 military records available for the last name Waggner. For the veterans among your Waggner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Waggner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waggner in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waggner 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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