The Wagner family has its historical roots in Scandinavia. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to trace how they came to have their ‘German’ surname.
Due to numerous and enormous territorial disputes, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries, which led to massive border shifts in some cases, it is also no longer possible to trace the family's migration route 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 truly 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 there, were very extensive.

The Wagner family is a very old family, whose members exerted influence on various sides during the Thirty Years' War. Their roots, which date back to the Viking Age, make me personally proud, as I also carry this heritage within me. For me personally, my story begins with my direct ancestor Andreas Wagner, born around 1560 (son of the court chancellor Johann Wagner). Several of my ancestors had the first name Andreas, so this name is associated with a special tradition in the family.
The family's history 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 for fear of persecution. This fact sometimes makes the search for traces very difficult and time-consuming.