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Wannan Family History

Wannan Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wannan family from?

You can see how Wannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wannan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Wannan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Wannan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wannan families in 1891.
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What did your Wannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Typist N F M Works was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wannan. 100% of Wannan women worked as a Typist N F M Works.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Typist N F M Works
    100%

What Wannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannan 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Wannan. 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 122 military records available for the last name Wannan. For the veterans among your Wannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Wannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wannan in 1967 was 69, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannan 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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