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Wagens Family History

Wagens 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: Hagens, Wagers, Wages, Hagen, Wager, Waters, Waren, Wage, Warns

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Where is the Wagens family from?

You can see how Wagens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wagens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wagens families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wagens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wagens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagens 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 145 census records available for the last name Wagens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wagens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wagens. For the veterans among your Wagens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagens lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Wagens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wagens in 1978 was 83, and 53 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagens 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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