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Wanea Family History

Wanea 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: Waner, Wanta, Wanek, Wang, Cane, Rana, Landa, Dana, Hanna, Wander

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Where is the Wanea family from?

You can see how Wanea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wanea families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wanea's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wanea families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wanea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanea 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wanea. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wanea. For the veterans among your Wanea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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