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Wamsey Family History

Wamsey 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: Ramsey, Wamser, Wamsley, Massey, Wansley, Walmsley, Halsey, Amsel

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Where is the Wamsey family from?

You can see how Wamsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wamsey families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wamsey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wamsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wamsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamsey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wamsey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wamsey. For the veterans among your Wamsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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