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Wannow Family History

Wannow 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: Rannow, Cannon, Wann, Hannon, Wanner, Wagnon, Vannoy, Gannon, Sandow

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannow 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 137 census records available for the last name Wannow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wannow. 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 218 military records available for the last name Wannow. For the veterans among your Wannow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Wannow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wannow in 1976 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

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