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Waggestad Family History

Waggestad Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gangestad, Kallestad, Saugstad, Hatlestad, Walstad, Fuglestad

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Where is the Waggestad family from?

You can see how Waggestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waggestad family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waggestad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waggestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Waggestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggestad 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Waggestad. 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 19 military records available for the last name Waggestad. For the veterans among your Waggestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggestad lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Waggestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waggestad in 1981 was 61, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waggestad 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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