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Wanzo Family History

Wanzo 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: Manzo, Sanzo, Lanzo, Wanko, Wang, Gazzo, Kano, Sando, Wand, Banz

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Where is the Wanzo family from?

You can see how Wanzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanzo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wanzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wanzo family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanzo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wanzo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanzo. 55% of Wanzo men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%
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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Wanzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanzo 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wanzo. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wanzo. For the veterans among your Wanzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanzo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wanzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wanzo in 1964 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

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