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Wanti Family History

Wanti 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: Want, Santi, Wantz, Wanta, Fanti, Wanty, Wang, Bandi, Gant, Kant

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Where is the Wanti family from?

You can see how Wanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanti families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wanti's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wanti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanti ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Wanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanti 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wanti. 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 Wanti. For the veterans among your Wanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanti lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Wanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wanti in 1985 was 67, and 91 in 2001.

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