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Wanska Family History

Wanska 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: Laska, Lansky, Tanaka, Ganske, Wank, Manske, Gaska, Kaska, Wasko

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Where is the Wanska family from?

You can see how Wanska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanska families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wanska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanska 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 96 census records available for the last name Wanska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanska 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wanska. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wanska. For the veterans among your Wanska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wanska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wanska in 1962 was 34, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanska 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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