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Wannarka Family History

Wannarka 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: Tanaka, Wanner, Cannata, Cantara, Waara, Fanara, Gandara, Annala

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Where is the Wannarka family from?

You can see how Wannarka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannarka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wannarka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wannarka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wannarka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wannarka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannarka 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 Wannarka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wannarka. 60% of Wannarka men worked as a Labor and 100% of Wannarka women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wannarka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Wannarka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannarka 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 Wannarka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wannarka. For the veterans among your Wannarka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannarka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wannarka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wannarka in 1971 was 67, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannarka 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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