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Wanita Family History

Wanita 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: Wanta, Ranta, Canida, Waite, Wanat, Maita, Kanitz, Want, Santa, Arita

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Where is the Wanita family from?

You can see how Wanita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanita families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wanita's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wanita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanita 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 55 census records available for the last name Wanita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanita 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wanita. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wanita. For the veterans among your Wanita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanita lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Wanita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wanita in 1973 was 81, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanita 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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