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Waneright Family History

Waneright 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: Waybright, Wainwright, Canright, Wainright, Wright, Enright, Albright

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Where is the Waneright family from?

You can see how Waneright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waneright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Waneright families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Waneright's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waneright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waneright 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 50 census records available for the last name Waneright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waneright 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waneright. 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 Waneright. For the veterans among your Waneright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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