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Wagnitz Family History

Wagnitz 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: Kanitz, Wantz, Panitz, Karnitz, Waitz, Wagner, Wagnon, Lantz, Waite

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Where is the Wagnitz family from?

You can see how Wagnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagnitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wagnitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wagnitz families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagnitz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wagnitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagnitz 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 Wagnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagnitz. 24% of Wagnitz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wagnitz women worked as a Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wagnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Wagnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagnitz 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Wagnitz. 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 281 military records available for the last name Wagnitz. For the veterans among your Wagnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagnitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wagnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wagnitz in 1964 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagnitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagnitz 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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