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Wagnet Family History

Wagnet 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: Wagner, Warner, Wagle, Wayne, Agnew, Wager, Wanner, Wagnon, Warnes

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Where is the Wagnet family from?

You can see how Wagnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagnet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wagnet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wagnet families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wagnet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wagnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wagnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagnet. 100% of Wagnet 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Wagnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagnet 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wagnet. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wagnet. For the veterans among your Wagnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagnet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wagnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wagnet in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2002.

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