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Wanty Name Meaning

Walloon and possibly also French (Nord): occupational name from wantier a northern French dialect form of gantier ‘glover’. This surname is also found in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Wanta, Want, Santy, Harty, Canty, Wantz, Yaney, Waggy, Wyant, Santi

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Where is the Wanty family from?

You can see how Wanty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wanty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Wanty families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wanty's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wanty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanty. 34% of Wanty men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wanty women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanty were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wanty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanty 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Wanty. 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 191 military records available for the last name Wanty. For the veterans among your Wanty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wanty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wanty in 1957 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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