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Wanhainen Family History

Wanhainen 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: Hanninen, Waisanen, Rantanen, Manninen, Tahtinen, Makinen, Van Tine

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wanhainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanhainen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wanhainen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wanhainen. For the veterans among your Wanhainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanhainen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Wanhainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wanhainen in 1965 was 44, and 85 in 1992.

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