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Wanhart Family History

Wanhart 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: Manhart, Wishart, Machart, Anhalt, Wanat, Denhart, Ahart, Banwart

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Where is the Wanhart family from?

You can see how Wanhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wanhart families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Wanhart family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanhart's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Wanhart families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanhart 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 24 census records available for the last name Wanhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanhart 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wanhart. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wanhart. For the veterans among your Wanhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanhart 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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