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Wanee Family History

Wanee 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: Waner, Wanke, Wanek, Wang, Cane, Gange, Wander, Lane, Mabee, Lance

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Where is the Wanee family from?

You can see how Wanee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wanee families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wanee's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wanee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanee 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 Wanee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanee. 100% of Wanee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wanee women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wanee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Wanee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanee 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wanee. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wanee. For the veterans among your Wanee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanee lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wanee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wanee in 1958 was 45, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanee 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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