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Wagenmann Family History

Wagenmann 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: Wagenman, Wagemann, Hagemann, Lagemann, Wageman, Waterman, Hageman

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Where is the Wagenmann family from?

You can see how Wagenmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagenmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagenmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Wagenmann families living in Missouri. This was about 96% of all the recorded Wagenmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wagenmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagenmann 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 Wagenmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagenmann. 50% of Wagenmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    50%

What Wagenmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Wagenmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagenmann 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wagenmann. 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 114 military records available for the last name Wagenmann. For the veterans among your Wagenmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagenmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wagenmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wagenmann in 1964 was 60, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wagenmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagenmann 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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