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Wanuck Family History

Wanuck 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: Wantuck, Wack, Lauck, Wank, Warnock, Swanick, Wenck, Gauck, Rabuck

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanuck 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 26 census records available for the last name Wanuck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanuck 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 Wanuck. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wanuck. For the veterans among your Wanuck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanuck lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wanuck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wanuck in 1974 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanuck 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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