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Wanzor Family History

Wanzor 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: Wanzer, Wander, Tanzer, Umanzor, Manzo, Kaczor, Kantor, Wanner

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Where is the Wanzor family from?

You can see how Wanzor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanzor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wanzor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wanzor family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanzor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wanzor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanzor 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 209 census records available for the last name Wanzor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanzor 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wanzor. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wanzor. For the veterans among your Wanzor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanzor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wanzor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wanzor in 1973 was 71, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanzor 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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