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Wanks Family History

Wanks 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: Banks, Wank, Hanks, Danks, Wanke, Wanko, Winks, Waks, Wands, Sanks

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Where is the Wanks family from?

You can see how Wanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanks family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanks 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 Wanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wanks. 100% of Wanks men worked as a House Painter decorator and 100% of Wanks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wanks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Wanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanks 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wanks. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wanks. For the veterans among your Wanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wanks in 1963 was 62, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanks 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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