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Waggert Family History

Waggert 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: Taggert, Waggett, Maggert, Jagger, Wager, Wagner, Taggart, Haggart

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Where is the Waggert family from?

You can see how Waggert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Waggert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Waggert families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Waggert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Waggert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggert 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 65 census records available for the last name Waggert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggert 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 immigration records available for the last name Waggert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Waggert. For the veterans among your Waggert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggert lifespan?

Average Waggert life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waggert 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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