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Wancheck Family History

Wancheck 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: Fancher, Hanchey, Hancock, Winchell, Scheck, Wascher, Van Eck

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Where is the Wancheck family from?

You can see how Wancheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wancheck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wancheck families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wancheck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wancheck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wancheck 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 31 census records available for the last name Wancheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wancheck 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 Wancheck. 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 101 military records available for the last name Wancheck. For the veterans among your Wancheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wancheck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wancheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wancheck in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wancheck 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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