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Wanman Family History

Wanman 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: Warman, Waxman, Wadman, Wenman, Wagman, Wainman, Lanman, Wayman

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Where is the Wanman family from?

You can see how Wanman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wanman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Wanman family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanman's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Wanman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Wanman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanman 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wanman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wanman. For the veterans among your Wanman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Wanman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wanman in 1973 was 79, and 95 in 1996.

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