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Wagnac Family History

Wagnac 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: Magnan, Wagner, Wagnon, Wanat, Wagman, Gignac, Pagac, Wagar, Dagnan

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Where is the Wagnac family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagnac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wagnac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagnac. 89% of Wagnac men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wagnac women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagnac were Laborer and General Office Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    89%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • General Office Work
    40%

What Wagnac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Wagnac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagnac 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wagnac. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wagnac. For the veterans among your Wagnac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagnac lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Wagnac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wagnac in 1984 was 82, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagnac 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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