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Vanwaggoner Family History

Vanwaggoner 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: Van Wagoner, Van Wagner, Waggoner, Wagoner, Van Wagenen, Waggener

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Where is the Vanwaggoner family from?

You can see how Vanwaggoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwaggoner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Vanwaggoner families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 15 Vanwaggoner families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Vanwaggoner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanwaggoner families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Vanwaggoner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwaggoner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vanwaggoner. 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 33 military records available for the last name Vanwaggoner. For the veterans among your Vanwaggoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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