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Wangaman Family History

Wangaman 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: Wagaman, Waugaman, Bingaman, Tangeman, Wagman, Wageman, Fangman

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Where is the Wangaman family from?

You can see how Wangaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangaman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Wangaman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wangaman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wangaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangaman 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 422 census records available for the last name Wangaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangaman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wangaman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wangaman. For the veterans among your Wangaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangaman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangaman 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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