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Wanger Family History

Wanger Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wang (Bavaria Austria) or Wangen.

Metathesized form of Wagner.

Topographic name derived from Wang.

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


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Where is the Wanger family from?

You can see how Wanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Wanger families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wanger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wanger families in 1891.
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What did your Wanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gravedigger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wanger. 100% of Wanger men worked as a Gravedigger and 69% of Wanger 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

  • Gravedigger
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wanger. 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 Wanger. For the veterans among your Wanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wanger in 1957 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanger 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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