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Wanasek Family History

Wanasek Name 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: Valasek, Kanarek, Banaszek, Banasik, Panasuk, Janacek, Vonasek, Wanek

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Where is the Wanasek family from?

You can see how Wanasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanasek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanasek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wanasek families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wanasek's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wanasek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanasek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanasek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wanasek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Wanasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanasek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wanasek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Wanasek. For the veterans among your Wanasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanasek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wanasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wanasek in 1966 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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