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Wangman Family History

Wangman 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: Wagman, Fangman, Langman, Waldman, Mangan, Warman, Ingman, Langan

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Where is the Wangman family from?

You can see how Wangman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wangman families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Wangman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wangman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangman 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 665 census records available for the last name Wangman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wangman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wangman. For the veterans among your Wangman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Wangman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wangman in 1969 was 100, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangman 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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