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Wapnish Family History

Wapnish 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: Danish, Barnish, Banish, Yanish, Hanish, Harnish, Janish, Danis

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Where is the Wapnish family from?

You can see how Wapnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapnish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wapnish family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wapnish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wapnish families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wapnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapnish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wapnish. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wapnish. For the veterans among your Wapnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapnish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wapnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wapnish in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapnish 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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