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Wannschaff Family History

Wannschaff 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: Langstaff, Schaff, Wagstaff, Aschoff, Waychoff, Van Schaik, Marschall

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Where is the Wannschaff family from?

You can see how Wannschaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannschaff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wannschaff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wannschaff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wannschaff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wannschaff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wannschaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannschaff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wannschaff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wannschaff. For the veterans among your Wannschaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannschaff lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Wannschaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wannschaff in 1990 was 79, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannschaff 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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