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Wannett Family History

Wannett 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: Gannett, Annett, Winnett, Vannett, Garnett, Barnett, Wanner, Bennett

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Where is the Wannett family from?

You can see how Wannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Wannett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wannett families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wannett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wannett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannett 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 Wannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wannett. 100% of Wannett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wannett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wannett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wannett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wannett. For the veterans among your Wannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wannett in 1972 was 62, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wannett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannett 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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