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Wagas Family History

Wagas 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: Waas, Walas, Magas, Gagas, Wadas, Ragas, Wagar, Wages, Karas, Vadas

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Where is the Wagas family from?

You can see how Wagas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wagas family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wagas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wagas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagas 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 69 census records available for the last name Wagas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagas 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wagas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wagas. For the veterans among your Wagas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Wagas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wagas in 1980 was 84, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagas 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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