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Waggoner Family History

Waggoner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Dutch Wagner or its German and Dutch variants Wagener and Wagenaar. Compare Waggener and Wagoner.

Possibly also English: altered form of Waghorn. The surname Waggoner is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Waggoner family from?

You can see how Waggoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggoner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waggoner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Waggoner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Waggoner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waggoner families in 1891.
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What did your Waggoner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waggoner. 21% of Waggoner men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Waggoner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waggoner were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Waggoner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggoner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Waggoner. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Waggoner. For the veterans among your Waggoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggoner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Waggoner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waggoner in 1943 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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