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Wanic Family History

Wanic 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: Wang, Danis, Wand, Manis, Wan, Wali, Wann, Babic, Zani, Tani

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Where is the Wanic family from?

You can see how Wanic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wanic families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanic's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wanic families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanic. 100% of Wanic women worked as a School.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Wanic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanic 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wanic. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wanic. For the veterans among your Wanic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanic lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wanic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wanic in 1970 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanic 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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