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Wannon Family History

Wannon 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: Cannon, Hannon, Wagnon, Gannon, Bannon, Mannon, Fannon, Lannon

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Where is the Wannon family from?

You can see how Wannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannon family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Wannon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Wannon families living in Perthshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wannon's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Wannon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Wannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannon 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wannon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wannon. For the veterans among your Wannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Wannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wannon in 1972 was 77, and 63 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannon 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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