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Wanza Family History

Wanza 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: Lanza, Danza, Panza, Wanta, Manza, Wang, Rana, Landa, Dana, Hanna

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Where is the Wanza family from?

You can see how Wanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wanza families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wanza's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wanza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wanza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanza. 54% of Wanza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wanza women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Wanza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Wanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanza 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wanza. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wanza. For the veterans among your Wanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanza lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wanza in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanza 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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