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Wagge Family History

Wagge Surname Meaning

see Wagg.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wagge family from?

You can see how Wagge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wagge family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagge's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wagge families in 1911.
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What did your Wagge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagge. 100% of Wagge 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
    100%

What Wagge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Wagge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagge 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wagge. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wagge. For the veterans among your Wagge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wagge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wagge in 1962 was 62, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagge 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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