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Wantin Family History

Wantin 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: Cantin, Dantin, Santin, Fantin, Antin, Martin, Manton, Hankin, Banton

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Where is the Wantin family from?

You can see how Wantin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wantin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wantin families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wantin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wantin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wantin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wantin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wantin. For the veterans among your Wantin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantin lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Wantin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wantin in 1992 was 83, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantin 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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