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Wantry Family History

Wantry 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: Santry, Watry, Wanty, Lantry, Chantry, Autry, Andry, Want, Ventry

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Where is the Wantry family from?

You can see how Wantry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantry family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Wantry families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Wantry's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wantry families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wantry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantry 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wantry. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wantry. For the veterans among your Wantry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantry 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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