The WAGNER Surname:
Wagner, Wegner, Wagoner, Wagener, Waggener and many other variations of the spelling occur even in our own records. This is very common since mny of our ancestors spoke German and when they came through United States immigration the spelling was often altered depending on how the immigration staff interpreted it. According to genealogical records found Nicholas Wagner actually spelled his name Wagener prior to living in the United States. Since then, the family has continued with the Wagner spelling.
The meaning of WAGNER
German (also Wägner) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a carter or cartwright, from an agent derivative of Middle High German wagen ‘cart’, ‘wagon’, German Wagen. The German surname is also well established in Scandinavia, the Netherlands, eastern Europe, and elsewhere as well as in German-speaking countries.
Our Wagner Heritage
Wagner places of origin were Germany, Prussian, Bavaria, Baden and Hesse. Wagner ports of departure included: Breman Germany, LeHavre France, Antwerp Belgium, Southampton England and Hamburg Germany. According to United States immigration records most with the name Wagner immigrated during 1851-1857 and 1881. Most named Wagner populated the states of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. The second most populous group of states included: New Jersey, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and California.
The most popular Wagner occupations in 1880 comprised approximately of: 35% Farmers, 9% Laborers, 6% Housekeepers, 2% Carpenters 1% Blacksmiths and 1% Tailors. According to Civil War records there were 2,513 with the surname Wagner who fought in the war. 309 Wagner veterans fought as Confederates and 2,204 Wagner veterans served with the Union.
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