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Wanag Family History

Wanag 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: Wang, Waag, Wanat, Yang, Kang, Tang, Pang, Fang, Rana, Sang

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Where is the Wanag family from?

You can see how Wanag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanag family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wanag families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Wanag families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wanag's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wanag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wanag ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wanag. 100% of Wanag men worked as a Farmers Son.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Wanag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Wanag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanag 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Wanag. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wanag. For the veterans among your Wanag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanag lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Wanag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wanag in 1970 was 47, and 80 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanag 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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