Wagerman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Wagerman family

The surname Wagerman was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 14th century.

Early History of the Wagerman family

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Wagerman Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Wagerman are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Wagerman include: Wagner, Waggoner, Wagoner, Waggener, Wagener, Wiggoner, Wigoner and many more.

Early Notables of the Wagerman family

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Wagerman migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Wagerman or a variant listed above:

Wagerman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Slurve Wagerman, aged 34, originally from Budapest, who arrived in New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Ryndam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1
Jose Gerard Wagerman, aged 23, originally from Anvers, Belgium, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Rochambeau" from Le Havre, France 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Wagerman (post 1700) +

Jim Wagerman (b. 1972), American actor, known for Evil Roy Slade and The Immortal (1969)
Seth Wagerman (b. 1984), American actor, known for Crimes of Passion, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) and Love Thy Neighbor

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result