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Wanitschka Family History

Wanitschka 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: Nitschke, Mitschke, Patschke, Nitsch, Wantuch, Janisch, Hanisch

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Where is the Wanitschka family from?

You can see how Wanitschka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanitschka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanitschka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wanitschka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanitschka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wanitschka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanitschka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wanitschka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wanitschka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanitschka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wanitschka. 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 Wanitschka. For the veterans among your Wanitschka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanitschka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Wanitschka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wanitschka in 1976 was 89, and 68 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanitschka 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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