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Wagman Family History

Wagman Surname Meaning

Possibly also Dutch: occupational name for a carter or cartwright. This surname is almost extinct in the Netherlands. Compare Wagenaar.

Americanized form of South German Wagmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: occupational name for an inspector of weights and measures (see Wager).

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


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Where is the Wagman family from?

You can see how Wagman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wagman families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wagman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wagman families in 1891.
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What did your Wagman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wagman. 100% of Wagman men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 82% of Wagman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Fur Coat Mahinest
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wagman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagman 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 Wagman. 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 Wagman. For the veterans among your Wagman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wagman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wagman in 1943 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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