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Wagemann Family History

Wagemann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an inspector of weights and measures (see Wager).

Compare Wagaman, Wageman, and Wogoman.

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


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Where is the Wagemann family from?

You can see how Wagemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wagemann family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wagemann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wagemann families in 1891.
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What did your Wagemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagemann. 46% of Wagemann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Owner
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Wagemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wagemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagemann 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Wagemann. 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 839 military records available for the last name Wagemann. For the veterans among your Wagemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagemann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wagemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wagemann in 1962 was 46, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagemann 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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