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Wanya Family History

Wanya 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: Wanta, Wang, Rana, Landa, Dana, Hanna, Banda, Ranta, Kanda, Wand

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Where is the Wanya family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanya 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 Wanya ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sheep Herder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Wanya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanya 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wanya. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wanya. For the veterans among your Wanya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanya lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Wanya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wanya in 1966 was 36, and 88 in 1998.

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