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Wannenberg Family History

Wannenberg 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: Kannenberg, Dannenberg, Wattenberg, Langenberg, Sonnenberg

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannenberg 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 75 census records available for the last name Wannenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannenberg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wannenberg. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Wannenberg. For the veterans among your Wannenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannenberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Wannenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wannenberg in 1969 was 70, and 77 in 1997.

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