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Wamsted Family History

Wamsted 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: Ramstad, Amster, Wamser, Walstad, Wagster, Ansted, Walstead, Halsted

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Where is the Wamsted family from?

You can see how Wamsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamsted family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wamsted families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamsted's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wamsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamsted 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 17 census records available for the last name Wamsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamsted 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wamsted. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wamsted. For the veterans among your Wamsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamsted lifespan?

Average Wamsted life expectancy in 1999 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamsted 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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