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Wagill Family History

Wagill 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: Magill, Gill, Wall, Will, Hamill, Wagle, Mcgill, Hugill, Madill

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Where is the Wagill family from?

You can see how Wagill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wagill families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagill's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wagill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagill 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 40 census records available for the last name Wagill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagill 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wagill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wagill. For the veterans among your Wagill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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