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Wanhope Family History

Wanhope 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: Stanhope, Hope, Bashore, Walpole, Canode, Lanoue, Mangone, Cantone

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Where is the Wanhope family from?

You can see how Wanhope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanhope family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wanhope families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Wanhope family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanhope's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wanhope families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanhope 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 108 census records available for the last name Wanhope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanhope 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Wanhope. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wanhope. For the veterans among your Wanhope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanhope lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Wanhope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wanhope in 1973 was 99, and 43 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanhope 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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