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Waknitz Family History

Waknitz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kanitz, Wantz, Panitz, Karnitz, Waitz, Kritz, Lantz, Waite, Wanat

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Where is the Waknitz family from?

You can see how Waknitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waknitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waknitz families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waknitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Waknitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Waknitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waknitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Waknitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Waknitz. For the veterans among your Waknitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waknitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Waknitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waknitz in 1968 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waknitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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