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Wanzie Family History

Wanzie 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: Danzig, Dansie, Waldie, Benzie, Mazie, Danzi, Wanzer, Tanzi, Wanke

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Where is the Wanzie family from?

You can see how Wanzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanzie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wanzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanzie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wanzie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wanzie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanzie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanzie. 40% of Wanzie men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Labor
    30%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Wanzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanzie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wanzie. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wanzie. For the veterans among your Wanzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanzie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wanzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wanzie in 1953 was 44, and 65 in 2003.

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