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Wankegas Family History

Wankegas 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: Banegas, Vanegas, Wakeham, Kangas, Winegar, Hankes, Mangas, Wakeman

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Where is the Wankegas family from?

You can see how Wankegas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankegas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wankegas families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankegas's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Wankegas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Wankegas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankegas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wankegas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wankegas. For the veterans among your Wankegas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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