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Wagand Family History

Wagand Name 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: Wigand, Fagan, Pagan, Wand, Anand, Agard, Sagan, Nagano, Wogan, Hagan

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Where is the Wagand family from?

You can see how Wagand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wagand families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Wagand family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wagand's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wagand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wagand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagand. 50% of Wagand men worked as a Metal Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Metal Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Wagand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagand 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wagand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Wagand. For the veterans among your Wagand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Wagand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wagand in 1967 was 74, and 82 in 2000.

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