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Waniski Family History

Waniski 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: Iwanicki, Waleski, Iwanski, Janoski, Walski, Walicki, Janeski

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Where is the Waniski family from?

You can see how Waniski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waniski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waniski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waniski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waniski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waniski 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 56 census records available for the last name Waniski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waniski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Waniski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Waniski. For the veterans among your Waniski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waniski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Waniski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waniski in 1969 was 63, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waniski 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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