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Wamsganz Family History

Wamsganz 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: Ramsland, Wassman, Wassmann, Damian, Samson, Fagan, Hausmann, Waldman

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Where is the Wamsganz family from?

You can see how Wamsganz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamsganz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamsganz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wamsganz families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamsganz's in USA. California had the highest population of Wamsganz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamsganz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wamsganz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wamsganz. 100% of Wamsganz men worked as a Farming.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Wamsganz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Wamsganz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamsganz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wamsganz. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wamsganz. For the veterans among your Wamsganz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamsganz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wamsganz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wamsganz in 1966 was 64, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wamsganz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamsganz 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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