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Wankem Family History

Wankem 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: Wankel, Wanke, Winkel, Anker, Wander, Walker, Sankey, Banker, Hanke

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Where is the Wankem family from?

You can see how Wankem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wankem families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankem's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wankem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wankem 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 3 census records available for the last name Wankem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wankem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wankem. For the veterans among your Wankem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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