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Wagte Family History

Wagte 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: Wagle, Waite, Wage, White, Lage, Pate, Eagle, Kage, Agate, Matte

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Where is the Wagte family from?

You can see how Wagte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagte family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Wagte families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Wagte families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagte's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Wagte families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wagte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagte 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wagte. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wagte. For the veterans among your Wagte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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