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Wancowicz Family History

Wancowicz 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: Janowicz, Wachowicz, Walkowicz, Wojtowicz, Zdanowicz, Sakowicz

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Where is the Wancowicz family from?

You can see how Wancowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wancowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wancowicz family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wancowicz's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Wancowicz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wancowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wancowicz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wancowicz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wancowicz. For the veterans among your Wancowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wancowicz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wancowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wancowicz in 1969 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wancowicz 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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