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Wansted Family History

Wansted 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: Ansted, Winsted, Wansley, Anstead, Winstead, Anstey, Ganster, Walstad

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Where is the Wansted family from?

You can see how Wansted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wansted families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Wansted family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wansted's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Wansted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansted 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 35 census records available for the last name Wansted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansted 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wansted. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wansted. For the veterans among your Wansted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansted lifespan?

Average Wansted life expectancy in 1970 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansted 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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