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Wanna Family History

Wanna 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: Hanna, Manna, Wann, Sanna, Anna, Danna, Nanna, Wanta, Wang, Rana

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Where is the Wanna family from?

You can see how Wanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wanna families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wanna's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wanna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanna 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 Wanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanna. 59% of Wanna men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wanna women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanna were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanna 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Wanna. 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 575 military records available for the last name Wanna. For the veterans among your Wanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wanna in 1965 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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