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Waninger Family History

Waninger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wanninger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waninger family from?

You can see how Waninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Waninger families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Waninger's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Waninger families in 1891.
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What did your Waninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waninger. 30% of Waninger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waninger women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Waninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Waninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waninger 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Waninger. 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 350 military records available for the last name Waninger. For the veterans among your Waninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waninger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Waninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Waninger in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waninger 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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