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Wagstaffe Family History

Wagstaffe Surname Meaning

see Wagstaff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wagstaffe family from?

You can see how Wagstaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagstaffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wagstaffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Wagstaffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wagstaffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wagstaffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagstaffe 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 Wagstaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wagstaffe. 24% of Wagstaffe men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Wagstaffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagstaffe were Builders Labourer and Housewife Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Hand Moulder Hollow Refrac Goods For Steelworks
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%

What Wagstaffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wagstaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagstaffe 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Wagstaffe. 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 528 military records available for the last name Wagstaffe. For the veterans among your Wagstaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagstaffe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Wagstaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wagstaffe in 1973 was 88, and 71 in 1997.

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