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Wanemaker Family History

Wanemaker Surname Meaning

Variant of Wanamaker a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Wanemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanemaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wanemaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wanemaker family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanemaker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wanemaker families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Wanemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanemaker 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 Wanemaker. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wanemaker. For the veterans among your Wanemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanemaker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wanemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wanemaker in 1970 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanemaker 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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