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Wagent Family History

Wagent 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: Agent, Bagent, Wigent, Hagen, Sargent, Wager, Parent, Gent, Nugent

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Where is the Wagent family from?

You can see how Wagent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Wagent families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagent's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wagent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagent 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 64 census records available for the last name Wagent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagent 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wagent. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wagent. For the veterans among your Wagent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagent 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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