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Wageman Family History

Wageman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wagemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wageman family from?

You can see how Wageman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wageman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wageman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wageman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wageman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wageman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wageman 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 Wageman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wageman. 32% of Wageman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Wageman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wageman were Printer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Printer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Wageman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wageman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wageman 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Wageman. 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 413 military records available for the last name Wageman. For the veterans among your Wageman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wageman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wageman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wageman in 1953 was 33, and 52 in 2004.

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