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Wanura Family History

Wanura 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: Tamura, Bonura, Manera, Matura, Laura, Vancura, Waara, Maura, Fanara

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Where is the Wanura family from?

You can see how Wanura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanura family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanura families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wanura families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanura's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wanura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanura 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 49 census records available for the last name Wanura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanura 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 Wanura. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wanura. For the veterans among your Wanura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanura lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Wanura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wanura in 1977 was 95, and 89 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanura 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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