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Early Origins of the Wagler family

The surname Wagler was first found in Austria, where the name Weglarz became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Wagler family

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Wagler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weglarz, Vegler, Wegeler, Wegler, Weglers, Wegelers, Veglers, Veglerz and many more.

Early Notables of the Wagler family

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Wagler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wagler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johann S. Wagler, who arrived in America sometime between 1700 and 1899
Wagler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Wagler, who arrived in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1835 1
  • Elisabeth Wagler, who arrived in North America in 1854


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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