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Wag Family History

Wag 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: Wang, Wan, Way, Wax, Waag, Wage, Wah, Tag, Was, Wagg

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Where is the Wag family from?

You can see how Wag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wag family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wag family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wag's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Wag families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wag 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 Wag ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wag 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Wag. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wag. For the veterans among your Wag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wag lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Wag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wag in 1982 was 86, and 89 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wag 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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