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Wanyo Family History

Wanyo 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: Wanko, Vanyo, Wang, Kano, Sando, Wand, Manzo, Wan, Wann, Canto

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Where is the Wanyo family from?

You can see how Wanyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanyo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanyo family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanyo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wanyo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wanyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanyo. 100% of Wanyo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wanyo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wanyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanyo 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wanyo. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wanyo. For the veterans among your Wanyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanyo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wanyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wanyo in 1954 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanyo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanyo 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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