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Wanous Family History

Wanous Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Vaňous (see Vanous).

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


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Where is the Wanous family from?

You can see how Wanous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanous family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wanous families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wanous's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wanous families in 1891.
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What did your Wanous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanous. 40% of Wanous men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wanous women worked as a House Keeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanous were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeping
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wanous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanous 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Wanous. 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 225 military records available for the last name Wanous. For the veterans among your Wanous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanous lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wanous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wanous in 1961 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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