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Wabnitz Family History

Wabnitz 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: Kanitz, Wantz, Abitz, Panitz, Karnitz, Waitz, Britz, Rabbitt, Beitz

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Where is the Wabnitz family from?

You can see how Wabnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wabnitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wabnitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wabnitz families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wabnitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wabnitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wabnitz 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 Wabnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wabnitz. 50% of Wabnitz men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

What Wabnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Wabnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wabnitz 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wabnitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 192 military records available for the last name Wabnitz. For the veterans among your Wabnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wabnitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wabnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wabnitz in 1962 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wabnitz 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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