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Wagnaar Family History

Wagnaar 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: Wagenaar, Wagner, Wagar, Magyar, Wander, Warner, Gaar, Magnan, Nagar

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Where is the Wagnaar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagnaar 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 Wagnaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagnaar. 100% of Wagnaar 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 80 census records available for the last name Wagnaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagnaar 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wagnaar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wagnaar. For the veterans among your Wagnaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagnaar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Wagnaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wagnaar in 1979 was 67, and 66 in 2003.

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