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Wankelman Family History

Wankelman 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: Winkelman, Andelman, Winkelmann, Wakeman, Fackelman, Pinkelman

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Where is the Wankelman family from?

You can see how Wankelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wankelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wankelman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wankelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Wankelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankelman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wankelman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wankelman. For the veterans among your Wankelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wankelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wankelman in 1965 was 49, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankelman 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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