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Wanra Family History

Wanra 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: Waara, Wavra, Wanta, Wang, Rana, Bara, Taira, Landa, Dana, Hanna

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Where is the Wanra family from?

You can see how Wanra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanra family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wanra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanra 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 23 census records available for the last name Wanra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanra 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wanra. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wanra. For the veterans among your Wanra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Wanra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wanra in 1969 was 89, and 79 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanra 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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