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Wantke Family History

Wantke 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: Waltke, Wanke, Hanke, Sante, Ganske, Waite, Wake, Wank, Ante, Want

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Where is the Wantke family from?

You can see how Wantke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wantke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wantke families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wantke's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wantke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantke 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 54 census records available for the last name Wantke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wantke. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wantke. For the veterans among your Wantke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wantke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wantke in 1970 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantke 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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