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Wannie Family History

Wannie 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: Winnie, Mannie, Annis, Wayne, Wann, Manne, Wynne, Dansie, Wanner

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Where is the Wannie family from?

You can see how Wannie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wannie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wannie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wannie family living in Delaware. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wannie's in USA. Delaware and 3 other states had the highest population of Wannie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wannie 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 Wannie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wannie. 100% of Wannie women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wannie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wannie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wannie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wannie. For the veterans among your Wannie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wannie lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Wannie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wannie in 1996 was 89, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wannie 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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