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Wanfalt Family History

Wanfalt 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: Anhalt, Wanat, Rantala, Tantalo, Sandall, Canal, Mangal, Sandal

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Where is the Wanfalt family from?

You can see how Wanfalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanfalt family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Wanfalt family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanfalt's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wanfalt families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wanfalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanfalt 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 Wanfalt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wanfalt. For the veterans among your Wanfalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanfalt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wanfalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wanfalt in 1967 was 94, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanfalt 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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