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Wagster Family History

Wagster Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): possibly a variant of Wagstaff.

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


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Where is the Wagster family from?

You can see how Wagster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Wagster families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wagster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wagster families in 1891.
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What did your Wagster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wagster. 33% of Wagster men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Wagster women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wagster were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wagster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagster 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Wagster. 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 430 military records available for the last name Wagster. For the veterans among your Wagster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagster lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wagster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wagster in 1955 was 33, and 89 in 2004.

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