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Wagstafe Family History

Wagstafe 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: Wagstaff, Langstaff, Ragsdale, Walstad, Wagster, Magstadt, Nastase

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Where is the Wagstafe family from?

You can see how Wagstafe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagstafe family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Wagstafe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagstafe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wagstafe families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Wagstafe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagstafe 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 Wagstafe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wagstafe. For the veterans among your Wagstafe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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