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Wantor Family History

Wantor 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: Kantor, Santor, Cantor, Mantor, Wactor, Winter, Pastor, Manton

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Where is the Wantor family from?

You can see how Wantor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wantor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wantor family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wantor's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wantor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantor 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 44 census records available for the last name Wantor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantor 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 Wantor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wantor. For the veterans among your Wantor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1967, in the United States, Wantor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wantor in 1963 was 75, and 49 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantor 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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