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Wammsley Family History

Wammsley Surname 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: Walmsley, Wamsley, Wansley, Wasley, Parsley, Worsley, Mosley, Hemsley

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Where is the Wammsley family from?

You can see how Wammsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wammsley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wammsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Wammsley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wammsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wammsley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wammsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wammsley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wammsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wammsley. For the veterans among your Wammsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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