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Wanker Family History

Wanker 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: Anker, Wander, Walker, Banker, Wanner, Winker, Wanger, Wanzer, Wacker

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Where is the Wanker family from?

You can see how Wanker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wanker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Wanker families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wanker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanker. 28% of Wanker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wanker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanker were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wanker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanker 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Wanker. 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 357 military records available for the last name Wanker. For the veterans among your Wanker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wanker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wanker in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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