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Wanat Family History

Wanat Surname Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): perhaps from Polish dialect wanata denoting a variety of apple.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wanat family from?

You can see how Wanat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wanat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wanat families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wanat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wanat families in 1891.
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What did your Wanat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanat. 28% of Wanat men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Wanat women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanat were Chauffeur and Presser.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Spinner
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Presser
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wanat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanat 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Wanat. 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 494 military records available for the last name Wanat. For the veterans among your Wanat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanat lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wanat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wanat in 1958 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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