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Wansch Family History

Wansch 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: Wunsch, Hansch, Winch, Rasch, Gasch, Rensch, Paasch, Pasch, Kapsch

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Where is the Wansch family from?

You can see how Wansch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wansch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wansch family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wansch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wansch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansch 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 248 census records available for the last name Wansch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansch 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Wansch. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wansch. For the veterans among your Wansch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansch lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Wansch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wansch in 1979 was 92, and 79 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wansch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansch 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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