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Wanchura Family History

Wanchura 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: Vancura, Fancher, Mancha, Wascher, Machuga, Kachur, Bandura, Banchero

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Where is the Wanchura family from?

You can see how Wanchura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanchura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanchura family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wanchura's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Wanchura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanchura 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 65 census records available for the last name Wanchura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanchura 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wanchura. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wanchura. For the veterans among your Wanchura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanchura lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Wanchura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wanchura in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanchura 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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