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Wankum Family History

Wankum 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: Ranum, Wank, Wassum, Wanous, Wankel, Wanke, Wanko, Mangum, Lanum

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Where is the Wankum family from?

You can see how Wankum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wankum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wankum families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankum's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wankum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wankum 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 Wankum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wankum. 50% of Wankum men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Wankum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Wankum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankum 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wankum. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wankum. For the veterans among your Wankum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wankum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wankum in 1966 was 57, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankum 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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