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Waggman Family History

Waggman 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: Wagman, Wageman, Wagaman, Waldman, Warman, Hageman, Waxman, Wadman

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Where is the Waggman family from?

You can see how Waggman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waggman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waggman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Waggman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Waggman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggman 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 109 census records available for the last name Waggman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waggman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Waggman. For the veterans among your Waggman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggman lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Waggman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waggman in 1994 was 88, and 70 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waggman 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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