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Wanushek Family History

Wanushek 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: Washer, Wansley, Banaszek, Bushek, Balusek, Matusek, Wanek, Danuser

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Where is the Wanushek family from?

You can see how Wanushek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanushek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanushek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanushek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wanushek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wanushek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanushek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wanushek. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wanushek. For the veterans among your Wanushek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanushek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wanushek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wanushek in 1969 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanushek 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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