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Wantlin Family History

Wantlin 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: Cantlin, Gatlin, Matlin, Antolin, Cantin, Wittlin, Dantin, Watling

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Where is the Wantlin family from?

You can see how Wantlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wantlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wantlin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wantlin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wantlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantlin 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 206 census records available for the last name Wantlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantlin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wantlin. 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 83 military records available for the last name Wantlin. For the veterans among your Wantlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantlin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Wantlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wantlin in 1976 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantlin 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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