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Wanmer Family History

Wanmer 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: Wander, Wanner, Walmer, Wanger, Wasmer, Hanmer, Wanzer, Waner, Wanser

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Where is the Wanmer family from?

You can see how Wanmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wanmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wanmer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wanmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanmer 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 Wanmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanmer. 43% of Wanmer 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Wanmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Wanmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanmer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wanmer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wanmer. For the veterans among your Wanmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wanmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wanmer in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanmer 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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