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Wearanga Family History

Wearanga 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: Wearing, Fearing, Waring, Quaranta, Arana, Malanga, Tarango, Warga

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wearanga 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 16 census records available for the last name Wearanga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearanga 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wearanga. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Wearanga. For the veterans among your Wearanga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearanga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wearanga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wearanga in 1970 was 81, and 83 in 2002.

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