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Wangus Family History

Wangus 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: Angus, Wanous, Mangus, Wang, Kangas, Mangas, Manges, Hanus, Wanger

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Where is the Wangus family from?

You can see how Wangus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wangus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wangus families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wangus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wangus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Wangus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wangus. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wangus. For the veterans among your Wangus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Wangus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wangus in 1971 was 74, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangus 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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