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Waneck Family History

Waneck 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: Wanek, Wack, Panek, Danek, Weck, Wank, Van Eck, Warnock, Walek

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Where is the Waneck family from?

You can see how Waneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waneck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waneck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Waneck families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waneck's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Waneck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waneck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waneck. 43% of Waneck men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Waneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Waneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waneck 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Waneck. 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 228 military records available for the last name Waneck. For the veterans among your Waneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waneck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Waneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Waneck in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waneck 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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