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Wanchuk Family History

Wanchuk 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: Sawchuk, Marchuk, Winch, Fancher, Wack, Sandhu, Hanchey, Hancock

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Where is the Wanchuk family from?

You can see how Wanchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanchuk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanchuk families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wanchuk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanchuk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Wanchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanchuk 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wanchuk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wanchuk. For the veterans among your Wanchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanchuk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1977, in the United States, Wanchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wanchuk in 1964 was 67, and 100 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanchuk 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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