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Wancak Family History

Wancak 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: Wack, Janca, Zanca, Wank, Wanat, Danca, Manak, Manca, Wenck, Pancake

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Where is the Wancak family from?

You can see how Wancak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wancak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wancak family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wancak's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wancak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wancak 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 43 census records available for the last name Wancak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wancak 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wancak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wancak. For the veterans among your Wancak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wancak lifespan?

Average Wancak life expectancy in 1983 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wancak 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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