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Waggy Family History

Waggy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wege.

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


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Where is the Waggy family from?

You can see how Waggy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Waggy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Waggy family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Waggy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Waggy families in 1891.
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What did your Waggy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waggy. 41% of Waggy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waggy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggy 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Waggy. 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 216 military records available for the last name Waggy. For the veterans among your Waggy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waggy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waggy in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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