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Wanlas Family History

Wanlas 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: Walas, Canlas, Wanlass, Pallas, Barlas, Dallas, Salas, Kangas, Panas

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Where is the Wanlas family from?

You can see how Wanlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanlas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wanlas families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Wanlas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanlas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wanlas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanlas 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 86 census records available for the last name Wanlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanlas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wanlas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wanlas. For the veterans among your Wanlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanlas lifespan?

Average Wanlas life expectancy in 1988 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanlas 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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