About Wagschal
The surname Wagschal is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vogel," meaning bird, and the Hebrew word "shachal," meaning black. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or traded in birds, particularly black birds. The name may have been given to individuals who were birdcatchers, bird sellers, or had some association with birds in their profession or livelihood.
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