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Wantink Family History

Wantink 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, Lanting, Mentink, Wassink, Santin, Fantin, Mantini

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Where is the Wantink family from?

You can see how Wantink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantink family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wantink families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wantink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wantink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantink 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 35 census records available for the last name Wantink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantink 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wantink. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wantink. For the veterans among your Wantink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantink lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Wantink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wantink in 1975 was 90, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantink 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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