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Wanz Family History

Wanz 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, Wand, Banz, Wan, Wann, Ganz, Ranz, Manz, Wank, Want

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Where is the Wanz family from?

You can see how Wanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wanz family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wanz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanz 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 Wanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanz. 100% of Wanz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Wanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Wanz. 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 195 military records available for the last name Wanz. For the veterans among your Wanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Wanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wanz in 1964 was 88, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanz 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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