The Wagner family has its historical roots in Scandinavia. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to determine in detail how they came to have their ‘German’ surname.
Due to numerous territorial disputes, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries, which led to border shifts, the family's migration route can no longer be traced in detail. The fact is, however, that the family is now based in several European countries.
For me personally, it was a long journey and a long search until I finally understood who we are and, above all, who I am. It was only in the last 15 years that I was able to really comprehend many events and occurrences and thus understand them a little better. Above all, the connections to English, Austrian, Bohemian and Polish relatives, who belonged to the local nobility, were very extensive.

The Wagner family is a very old family whose members exerted influence on various sides during the Thirty Years' War. Its roots, which date back to the Viking Age, make me personally proud, as I too carry this legacy within me. For me personally, my history begins with my direct ancestor Andreas Wagner, born around 1560 (son of court chancellor Johann Wagner). Several of my ancestors had the first name Andreas, so the name is associated with a special tradition in the family.
The history of the family was very eventful and sometimes confusing. Today, the descendants are scattered all over Europe (Germany, Sweden, Norway, Great Britain, France, Austria, Hungary, Poland and Latvia). Unfortunately, it is not known whether there are any descendants overseas, but it is quite possible.
The church records of some countries and the Secret State Archives in Berlin were a great help in researching the family history.

Unfortunately, many records and documents were lost during the two world wars (1914–1918 and 1939–1945) or were destroyed out of fear. This fact sometimes makes searching for traces very difficult and time-consuming.