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Wangro Family History

Wangro 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: Wang, Mango, Lango, Bango, Cancro, Agro, Wanger, Swango, Magro

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Where is the Wangro family from?

You can see how Wangro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wangro family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wangro's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wangro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangro 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 31 census records available for the last name Wangro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangro 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wangro. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wangro. For the veterans among your Wangro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangro lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Wangro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wangro in 1972 was 85, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangro 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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