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Wagnild Family History

Wagnild 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: Wild, Arnold, Wand, Wagle, Wald, Wagner, Bagnall, Wagnon, Wignall

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Where is the Wagnild family from?

You can see how Wagnild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagnild family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wagnild families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wagnild families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagnild's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wagnild families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagnild 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 Wagnild ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagnild. 37% of Wagnild men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Wagnild family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Wagnild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagnild 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wagnild. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wagnild. For the veterans among your Wagnild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagnild lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wagnild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wagnild in 1965 was 59, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagnild 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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