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Wagnener Family History

Wagnener 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: Waggener, Wagener, Wagner, Wanner, Wagoner, Waggoner, Wegener, Tanner

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Where is the Wagnener family from?

You can see how Wagnener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagnener family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wagnener families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wagnener's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Wagnener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Wagnener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagnener 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wagnener. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wagnener. For the veterans among your Wagnener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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