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Wauge Family History

Wauge 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: Hauge, Waage, Waugh, Wage, Auge, Wang, Gange, Lage, Haugh, Kage

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Where is the Wauge family from?

You can see how Wauge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wauge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wauge families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Wauge family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wauge's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Wauge families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wauge 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 74 census records available for the last name Wauge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauge 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wauge. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wauge. For the veterans among your Wauge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Wauge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wauge in 1969 was 72, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wauge 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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