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Wantje Family History

Wantje 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, Wintle, Fante, Ganje, Bantle, Waithe, Wantz

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Where is the Wantje family from?

You can see how Wantje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wantje families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wantje family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wantje's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wantje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantje 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 Wantje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wantje. 100% of Wantje women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Wantje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wantje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantje 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wantje. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wantje. For the veterans among your Wantje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantje lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wantje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wantje in 1969 was 83, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantje 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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