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Wanik Family History

Wanik 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: Banik, Wasik, Lanik, Wank, Yanik, Panik, Janik, Wanek, Wang, Bank

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Where is the Wanik family from?

You can see how Wanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanik families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wanik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wanik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanik. 100% of Wanik men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wanik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Wanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanik 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Wanik. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wanik. For the veterans among your Wanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanik lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Wanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wanik in 1975 was 72, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanik 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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