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Wanbon Family History

Wanbon 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: Manton, Cannon, Anson, Banton, Winton, Wann, Hanson, Ranson, Hannon

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Where is the Wanbon family from?

You can see how Wanbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanbon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wanbon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wanbon families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wanbon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wanbon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanbon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wanbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Officer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wanbon. 100% of Wanbon men worked as a Police Officer and 100% of Wanbon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Officer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wanbon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Wanbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanbon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wanbon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wanbon. For the veterans among your Wanbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanbon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Wanbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wanbon in 1978 was 82, and 82 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanbon 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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