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Wanjura Family History

Wanjura 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: Vancura, Bandura, Jandura, Bangura, Walburg, Wander, Hanbury, Ventura

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Where is the Wanjura family from?

You can see how Wanjura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanjura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wanjura families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanjura's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wanjura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanjura 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 Wanjura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanjura. 50% of Wanjura 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wanjura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Wanjura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanjura 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wanjura. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wanjura. For the veterans among your Wanjura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanjura lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wanjura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wanjura in 1972 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanjura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanjura 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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