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Wagele Family History

Wagele 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: Wagle, Hagele, Waggle, Nagele, Eagle, Wale, Wardle, Wager, Abele

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Where is the Wagele family from?

You can see how Wagele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wagele families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wagele's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Wagele families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagele 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 Wagele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bayman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagele. 100% of Wagele men worked as a Bayman.

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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

  • Bayman
    100%

What Wagele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Wagele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagele 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wagele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Wagele. For the veterans among your Wagele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagele lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Wagele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wagele in 1973 was 93, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagele 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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