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Wagan Family History

Wagan 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: Fagan, Pagan, Sagan, Wogan, Hagan, Bagan, Wagman, Magan, Dagan, Agan

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Where is the Wagan family from?

You can see how Wagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wagan families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wagan. 100% of Wagan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Wagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagan 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wagan. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wagan. For the veterans among your Wagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wagan in 1966 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagan 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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