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Wanamake Family History

Wanamake 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: Wanamaker, Wannamaker, Watanabe, Pancake, Warmke, Wanke, Wagaman

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Where is the Wanamake family from?

You can see how Wanamake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanamake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanamake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wanamake families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanamake's in USA. California had the highest population of Wanamake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanamake 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 226 census records available for the last name Wanamake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanamake 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wanamake. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wanamake. For the veterans among your Wanamake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanamake lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Wanamake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wanamake in 1972 was 86, and 90 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanamake 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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