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Wankmiller Family History

Wankmiller 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: Winemiller, Windmiller, Aumiller, Weismiller, Dannemiller, Lockmiller

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Where is the Wankmiller family from?

You can see how Wankmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wankmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wankmiller family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wankmiller's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Wankmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wankmiller 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 Wankmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wankmiller. 100% of Wankmiller men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Wankmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Wankmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankmiller 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wankmiller. 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 81 military records available for the last name Wankmiller. For the veterans among your Wankmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankmiller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wankmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wankmiller in 1965 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wankmiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankmiller 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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