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Wanatee Family History

Wanatee 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: Wanat, Santee, Antee, Winter, Wander, Ganter, Agate, Panter, Mantel

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Where is the Wanatee family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanatee 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 Wanatee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Wanatee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanatee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wanatee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wanatee. For the veterans among your Wanatee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanatee lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Wanatee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wanatee in 1978 was 70, and 73 in 2002.

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