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Waagner Family History

Waagner 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: Wagner, Langner, Warner, Wager, Waage, Wanner, Waldner, Wainer

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Where is the Waagner family from?

You can see how Waagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waagner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waagner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Waagner family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waagner's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Waagner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waagner 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 53 census records available for the last name Waagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waagner 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Waagner. 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 136 military records available for the last name Waagner. For the veterans among your Waagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waagner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Waagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Waagner in 1974 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waagner 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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