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Wannemaker Family History

Wannemaker Surname Meaning

Variant of Wannamaker a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wannemaker family from?

You can see how Wannemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannemaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wannemaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Wannemaker families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wannemaker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wannemaker families in 1911.
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What did your Wannemaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wannemaker. 50% of Wannemaker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wannemaker women worked as a Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Wannemaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Wannemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannemaker 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wannemaker. 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 84 military records available for the last name Wannemaker. For the veterans among your Wannemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannemaker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Wannemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wannemaker in 1967 was 69, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannemaker 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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