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Wanles Family History

Wanles 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: Wanless, Waples, Wales, Walles, Wailes, Sales, Waller, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Wanles family from?

You can see how Wanles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wanles families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Wanles families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wanles's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wanles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanles 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 234 census records available for the last name Wanles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanles 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wanles. 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 Wanles. For the veterans among your Wanles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanles lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Wanles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wanles in 1993 was 47, and 33 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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