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Wanta Family History

Wanta Surname Meaning

Polish: perhaps a nickname from dialect wanta ‘stone rock’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wanta family from?

You can see how Wanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wanta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wanta families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanta's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wanta families in 1911.
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What did your Wanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanta. 30% of Wanta men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wanta women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanta were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanta 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Wanta. 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 686 military records available for the last name Wanta. For the veterans among your Wanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wanta in 1956 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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