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Wantuch Family History

Wantuch Surname Meaning

Polish: occupational name for a maker or seller of heavy linen cloth Old Polish wantuch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wantuch family from?

You can see how Wantuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wantuch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wantuch families living in Michigan. This was about 13% of all the recorded Wantuch's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Wantuch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wantuch 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 Wantuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wantuch. 78% of Wantuch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wantuch women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wantuch were Trimmer and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Trimmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Wantuch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Wantuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wantuch 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Wantuch. 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 183 military records available for the last name Wantuch. For the veterans among your Wantuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wantuch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wantuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wantuch in 1963 was 80, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wantuch 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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