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Wanen Family History

Wanen 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: Wann, Waren, Hanen, Walen, Wangen, Waner, Wanek, Wang, Cane, Hagen

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Where is the Wanen family from?

You can see how Wanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wanen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Wanen families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wanen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wanen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanen 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 Wanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wanen. 100% of Wanen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanen 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Wanen. 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 279 military records available for the last name Wanen. For the veterans among your Wanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Wanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wanen in 1979 was 76, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanen 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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