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Wagaman Family History

Wagaman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wagemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wagaman family from?

You can see how Wagaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagaman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Wagaman families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagaman's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Wagaman families in 1841.
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What did your Wagaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagaman. 24% of Wagaman men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Wagaman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagaman were New Worker and Saleswoman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    4%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Saleswoman
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wagaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagaman 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Wagaman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wagaman. For the veterans among your Wagaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagaman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wagaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wagaman in 1944 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagaman 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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