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Wagler Family History

Wagler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wagner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wagler family from?

You can see how Wagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 79 Wagler families living in Ontario. This was about 99% of all the recorded Wagler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wagler families in 1911.
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What did your Wagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wagler. 80% of Wagler 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farmers Son
    21%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagler 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Wagler. 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 810 military records available for the last name Wagler. For the veterans among your Wagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wagler in 1960 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagler 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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