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Wagus Family History

Wagus 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: Wages, Wass, Magnus, Wagle, Wager, Angus, Maus, Matus, Lagos, Gaus

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Where is the Wagus family from?

You can see how Wagus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Wagus families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wagus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wagus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagus 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 Wagus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagus. 70% of Wagus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%

What Wagus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Wagus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wagus. 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 156 military records available for the last name Wagus. For the veterans among your Wagus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wagus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wagus in 1969 was 71, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagus 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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