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Wannard Family History

Wannard 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: Annand, Tankard, Wingard, Wanner, Baynard, Connard, Hansard, Bankard

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Where is the Wannard family from?

You can see how Wannard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wannard families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Wannard family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wannard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wannard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wannard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wannard. 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 military records available for the last name Wannard. For the veterans among your Wannard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannard lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wannard

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