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Wanttaja Family History

Wanttaja 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: Rantala, Anttila, Haataja, Cantara, Santana, Antaya, Wanta, Wantland

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Where is the Wanttaja family from?

You can see how Wanttaja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanttaja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wanttaja families living in South Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wanttaja's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wanttaja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanttaja 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 129 census records available for the last name Wanttaja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanttaja 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wanttaja. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wanttaja. For the veterans among your Wanttaja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanttaja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wanttaja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wanttaja in 1964 was 59, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanttaja 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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