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Wagenman Family History

Wagenman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wagenmann: occupational name from Middle High German wagenman ‘hauler wagoner’.

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


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Where is the Wagenman family from?

You can see how Wagenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wagenman families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wagenman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wagenman families in 1880.
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What did your Wagenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagenman. 39% of Wagenman 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Coalwool
    16%

What Wagenman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Wagenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wagenman. 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 231 military records available for the last name Wagenman. For the veterans among your Wagenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wagenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wagenman in 1963 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenman 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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