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Waggon Family History

Waggon 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: Wagnon, Wiggin, Walton, Watton, Agron, Wason, Gagnon, Ragon, Magnon

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Where is the Waggon family from?

You can see how Waggon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waggon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Waggon family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Waggon's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Waggon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggon 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 Waggon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waggon. 100% of Waggon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Waggon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggon 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Waggon. 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 144 military records available for the last name Waggon. For the veterans among your Waggon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggon lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Waggon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waggon in 1988 was 26, and 58 in 2003.

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