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Wanerka Family History

Wanerka 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: Manera, Waner, Janecka, Wanek, Wander, Warner, Kaneko, Manetta, Panek

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Where is the Wanerka family from?

You can see how Wanerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanerka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanerka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wanerka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanerka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanerka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanerka 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 Wanerka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanerka. 100% of Wanerka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wanerka women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Wanerka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Wanerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanerka 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 Wanerka. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wanerka. For the veterans among your Wanerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanerka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Wanerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wanerka in 1970 was 82, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanerka 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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