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Wansaw Family History

Wansaw 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: Lansaw, Warsaw, Bansal, Wanat, Jansa, Warshaw, Hanshaw, Wanta

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Where is the Wansaw family from?

You can see how Wansaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wansaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wansaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wansaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wansaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wansaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wansaw. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wansaw. For the veterans among your Wansaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansaw lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wansaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wansaw in 1956 was 53, and 49 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansaw 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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