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Wante Family History

Wante 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: Sante, Waite, Ante, Want, Fante, Wantz, Wente, Wanta, Wanke, Wanty

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Where is the Wante family from?

You can see how Wante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wante family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wante families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wante families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wante's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wante families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wante 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 Wante ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Wante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wante 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Wante. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wante. For the veterans among your Wante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wante lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wante in 1964 was 53, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wante 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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