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Wohanka Family History

Wohanka 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: Hanka, Mohan, Hanna, Shankar, Womack, Hanke, Handa, Wogan, Bosanko

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Where is the Wohanka family from?

You can see how Wohanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohanka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohanka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wohanka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohanka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wohanka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohanka 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 115 census records available for the last name Wohanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohanka 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wohanka. 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 80 military records available for the last name Wohanka. For the veterans among your Wohanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohanka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wohanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wohanka in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohanka 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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