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Wannamake Family History

Wannamake 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: Wannamaker, Wanamaker, Hannaman, Hannam, Gannaway, Watanabe

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Where is the Wannamake family from?

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

There are 89 census records available for the last name Wannamake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannamake 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wannamake. 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 Wannamake. For the veterans among your Wannamake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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