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Wanieck Family History

Wanieck 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: Van Eck, Waldeck, Winiecki, Swanick, Landeck, Walbeck, Wieck

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Where is the Wanieck family from?

You can see how Wanieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanieck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanieck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wanieck families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wanieck's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wanieck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wanieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanieck 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wanieck. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wanieck. For the veterans among your Wanieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanieck lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Wanieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wanieck in 1973 was 84, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanieck 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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