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Wangnild Family History

Wangnild 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: Mangold, Langfield, Hannold, Langill, Wingfield, Wang, Mansfield

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wangnild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangnild 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wangnild. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Wangnild. For the veterans among your Wangnild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangnild lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Wangnild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wangnild in 1974 was 67, and 95 in 1997.

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