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Wangeman Family History

Wangeman 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: Tangeman, Wageman, Hageman, Angerman, Wakeman, Danneman, Wagman

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Where is the Wangeman family from?

You can see how Wangeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wangeman families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wangeman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wangeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangeman 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 Wangeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wangeman. 56% of Wangeman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wangeman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wangeman were Laborer 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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Wangeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wangeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangeman 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Wangeman. 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 122 military records available for the last name Wangeman. For the veterans among your Wangeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangeman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wangeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wangeman in 1965 was 69, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wangeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangeman 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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