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Wancy Family History

Wancy 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: Fancy, Wanty, Dancy, Yancy, Wang, Darcy, Winch, Lance, Gandy, Haney

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Where is the Wancy family from?

You can see how Wancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wancy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wancy families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wancy family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wancy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wancy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wancy 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 66 census records available for the last name Wancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wancy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wancy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wancy. For the veterans among your Wancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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