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Waigner Family History

Waigner 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: Wagner, Wainer, Wigner, Waisner, Aigner, Langner, Eigner, Warner

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Where is the Waigner family from?

You can see how Waigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waigner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waigner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Waigner family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Waigner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Waigner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waigner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Waigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waigner 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Waigner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Waigner. For the veterans among your Waigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waigner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Waigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Waigner in 1974 was 84, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waigner 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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