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Wanisch Family History

Wanisch 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: Janisch, Hanisch, Raisch, Harnisch, Danish, Wisch, Windisch, Kalisch

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Where is the Wanisch family from?

You can see how Wanisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanisch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wanisch families living in Anglesey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanisch's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Wanisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanisch 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 49 census records available for the last name Wanisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanisch 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wanisch. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wanisch. For the veterans among your Wanisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanisch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Wanisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wanisch in 1967 was 68, and 75 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanisch 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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