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Wanatt Family History

Wanatt 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: Wanat, Manatt, Wyatt, Want, Natt, Wantz, Winant, Vanatta, Watt, Wanta

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Where is the Wanatt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanatt 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 Wanatt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wanatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanatt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wanatt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wanatt. For the veterans among your Wanatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanatt lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Wanatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wanatt in 1982 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanatt 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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