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Waugaman Family History

Waugaman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wagemann.

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


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Where is the Waugaman family from?

You can see how Waugaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waugaman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waugaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Waugaman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waugaman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waugaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waugaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waugaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waugaman. 25% of Waugaman men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Waugaman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waugaman were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Beautician
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Waugaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waugaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waugaman 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Waugaman. 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 841 military records available for the last name Waugaman. For the veterans among your Waugaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waugaman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Waugaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waugaman in 1955 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waugaman 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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