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Wanika Family History

Wanika 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: Tanaka, Banik, Canida, Wasik, Lanik, Wank, Manikas, Lanka, Manka

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Where is the Wanika family from?

You can see how Wanika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanika family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanika's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wanika families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanika surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wanika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Wanika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanika 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wanika. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wanika. For the veterans among your Wanika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanika lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Wanika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wanika in 1982 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanika 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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