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Wagers Family History

Wagers Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Wager.

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


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Where is the Wagers family from?

You can see how Wagers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wagers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wagers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wagers families in 1891.
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What did your Wagers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagers. 34% of Wagers men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Wagers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagers were Miner and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Maid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wagers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagers 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Wagers. 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 Wagers. For the veterans among your Wagers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wagers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wagers in 1951 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagers 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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