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Wancenried Family History

Wancenried 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: Winzenried, Landfried, Vanderiet, Wanderer, Wangerin, Wandersee

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Where is the Wancenried family from?

You can see how Wancenried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wancenried family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wancenried family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wancenried's in USA. California had the highest population of Wancenried families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wancenried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wancenried 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wancenried. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wancenried. For the veterans among your Wancenried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wancenried lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Wancenried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wancenried in 1967 was 83, and 65 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wancenried 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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