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Wanwig Family History

Wanwig 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: Wang, Danzig, Wenig, Hannig, Hanig, Ladwig, Wahlig, Yang, Kang, Tang

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Where is the Wanwig family from?

You can see how Wanwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wanwig families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanwig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wanwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanwig 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 53 census records available for the last name Wanwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanwig 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wanwig. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wanwig. For the veterans among your Wanwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanwig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Wanwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wanwig in 1968 was 52, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanwig 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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