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Wanking Family History

Wanking 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, Kanning, Waring, Manning, Hacking, Lansing, Hanning, Canning

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Where is the Wanking family from?

You can see how Wanking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanking family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wanking families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanking's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wanking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanking 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 18 census records available for the last name Wanking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanking 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 Wanking. 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 Wanking. For the veterans among your Wanking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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