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Wannier Family History

Wannier 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: Wanner, Vannier, Pannier, Tanner, Wander, Lanier, Warner, Wagner

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Where is the Wannier family from?

You can see how Wannier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wannier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wannier family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wannier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wannier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannier 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 54 census records available for the last name Wannier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannier 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wannier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wannier. For the veterans among your Wannier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Wannier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wannier in 1979 was 34, and 72 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannier 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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