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Wannager Family History

Wannager 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: Wanner, Langager, Wanger, Wanninger, Waninger, Tanner, Wander, Warner

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Where is the Wannager family from?

You can see how Wannager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wannager family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wannager's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wannager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannager 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 22 census records available for the last name Wannager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannager 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wannager. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wannager. For the veterans among your Wannager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannager lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1986, in the United States, Wannager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wannager in 1949 was 52, and 63 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannager 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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