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Wankan Family History

Wankan 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: Hankin, Mannan, Mangan, Warman, Wann, Langan, Wank, Wanat, Waxman

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Where is the Wankan family from?

You can see how Wankan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wankan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wankan families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wankan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wankan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wankan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wankan. For the veterans among your Wankan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Wankan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wankan in 1962 was 46, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankan 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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