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Wagenaar Family History

Wagenaar Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a carter or cartwright from Middle Dutch waghenare.

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


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Where is the Wagenaar family from?

You can see how Wagenaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenaar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenaar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wagenaar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagenaar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wagenaar families in 1880.
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What did your Wagenaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wagenaar. 100% of Wagenaar 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wagenaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenaar 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 Wagenaar. 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 172 military records available for the last name Wagenaar. For the veterans among your Wagenaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenaar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wagenaar in 1955 was 28, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenaar 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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