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Wanot Family History

Wanot 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: Wanat, Want, Wang, Gant, Kant, Kano, Wand, Wendt, Wan, Wann

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Where is the Wanot family from?

You can see how Wanot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanot families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wanot's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wanot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanot 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 Wanot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanot. 100% of Wanot 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 Wanot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Wanot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanot 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wanot. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wanot. For the veterans among your Wanot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanot lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wanot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wanot in 1966 was 77, and 51 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanot 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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