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Wanvig Family History

Wanvig 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: Wang, Danzig, Natvig, Sandvig, Wenig, Hannig, Hanig, Wahlig, Yang

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Where is the Wanvig family from?

You can see how Wanvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanvig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wanvig families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanvig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wanvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanvig 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 Wanvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanvig. 100% of Wanvig men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wanvig women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wanvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Wanvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanvig 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Wanvig. 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 69 military records available for the last name Wanvig. For the veterans among your Wanvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanvig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wanvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wanvig in 1962 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanvig 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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