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Waagen Family History

Waagen 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: Haagen, Waage, Wangen, Hagen, Warren, Warden, Vangen, Wager, Waag

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Where is the Waagen family from?

You can see how Waagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waagen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Waagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waagen family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waagen's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Waagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waagen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Woodsman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Waagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waagen 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Waagen. 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 130 military records available for the last name Waagen. For the veterans among your Waagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waagen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Waagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waagen in 1968 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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