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Wanis Family History

Wanis 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: Danis, Manis, Banis, Kanis, Hanis, Janis, Ganis, Tanis, Wais, Wands

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Where is the Wanis family from?

You can see how Wanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wanis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wanis family living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wanis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wanis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanis. 42% of Wanis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wanis women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Wanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanis 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wanis. 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 Wanis. For the veterans among your Wanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanis lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Wanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wanis in 1992 was 88, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanis 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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