Origins of the Wagner surname
About the Wagners
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Interesting facts about Wagner
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wagner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1813.
What are the most common Wagner first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Wagners
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wagners in 1921
Dressmaker
30
Tailoress
28
Child
27
Domestic Servant
18
General Servant
15
Common male occupations for Wagners in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
363
Farm Hands
242
Tinsmiths
160
General Farmers
146
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
104
