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Wankoff Family History

Wankoff 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: Danoff, Janoff, Wyckoff, Minkoff, Kanoff, Wanko, Markoff, Wamhoff

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Where is the Wankoff family from?

You can see how Wankoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wankoff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wankoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wankoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wankoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankoff 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wankoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wankoff. For the veterans among your Wankoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankoff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wankoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wankoff in 1971 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankoff 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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