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Wannamaugher Family History

Wannamaugher 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: Wannemacher, Wannamaker, Wanamaker, Naugher, Washabaugh, Gallaugher

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Where is the Wannamaugher family from?

You can see how Wannamaugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannamaugher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wannamaugher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wannamaugher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wannamaugher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wannamaugher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wannamaugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannamaugher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wannamaugher. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wannamaugher. For the veterans among your Wannamaugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannamaugher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Wannamaugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wannamaugher in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannamaugher 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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