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Wanka Family History

Wanka 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: Wank, Lanka, Manka, Banka, Janka, Hanka, Wanta, Wanke, Wanko, Wang

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Where is the Wanka family from?

You can see how Wanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Wanka families living in Alberta. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wanka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wanka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanka 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 Wanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanka. 22% of Wanka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wanka women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Machine Hand
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Wanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Wanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanka 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Wanka. 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 522 military records available for the last name Wanka. For the veterans among your Wanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wanka in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanka 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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