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Wanggaard Family History

Wanggaard 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: Wangsgard, Haggard, Wingard, Maggard, Winegard, Nygaard, Negaard

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wanggaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanggaard 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wanggaard. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Wanggaard. For the veterans among your Wanggaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanggaard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Wanggaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wanggaard in 1976 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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