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Waggaman Family History

Waggaman 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: Wagaman, Waugaman, Wagman, Wageman, Wagenman, Hagaman, Waldman

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Where is the Waggaman family from?

You can see how Waggaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waggaman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waggaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Waggaman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waggaman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waggaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waggaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waggaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waggaman. 36% of Waggaman men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Waggaman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waggaman were Marshall and Housewife. .

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Marshall
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waggaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waggaman 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Waggaman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Waggaman. For the veterans among your Waggaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waggaman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Waggaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Waggaman in 1945 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

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