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Wagener Family History

Wagener Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wagner.

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


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Where is the Wagener family from?

You can see how Wagener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wagener families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wagener's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wagener families in 1891.
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What did your Wagener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wagener. 100% of Wagener 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Wagener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagener 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Wagener. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wagener. For the veterans among your Wagener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagener lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wagener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wagener in 1942 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagener 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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