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Wanager Family History

Wanager 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: Wanger, Wander, Sanger, Manger, Ranger, Swanger, Ganger, Wager

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Where is the Wanager family from?

You can see how Wanager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanager families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wanager families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wanager's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wanager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanager 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wanager. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wanager. For the veterans among your Wanager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanager lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Wanager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wanager in 1980 was 86, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanager 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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