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Wanback Family History

Wanback 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: Hanback, Warmack, Waymack, Walbeck, Wambach, Stanback, Waack, Wammack

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Where is the Wanback family from?

You can see how Wanback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wanback families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Wanback family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanback's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wanback families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanback 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 43 census records available for the last name Wanback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanback 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wanback. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wanback. For the veterans among your Wanback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanback lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Wanback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wanback in 1991 was 75, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanback 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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