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Wanninen Family History

Wanninen 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: Hanninen, Manninen, Wanninger, Kanning, Makinen, Manning, Wanner

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wanninen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanninen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wanninen. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Wanninen. For the veterans among your Wanninen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanninen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1975, in the United States, Wanninen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wanninen in 1962 was 80, and 92 in 1975.

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