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Wanitschke Family History

Wanitschke 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: Nitschke, Mitschke, Patschke, Nitsche, Mischke, Waithe, Bieschke

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Where is the Wanitschke family from?

You can see how Wanitschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanitschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanitschke family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wanitschke's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Wanitschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanitschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wanitschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wanitschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanitschke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wanitschke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wanitschke. For the veterans among your Wanitschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanitschke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Wanitschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wanitschke in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanitschke 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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