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Wagar Family History

Wagar Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wager.

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


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Where is the Wagar family from?

You can see how Wagar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wagar families living in Glamorgan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wagar's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Wagar families in 1891.
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What did your Wagar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagar. 20% of Wagar men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Wagar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagar were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Wagar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wagar. 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 Wagar. For the veterans among your Wagar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagar lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wagar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wagar in 1943 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagar 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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