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Wanshon Family History

Wanshon 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: Anson, Winston, Hanson, Ranson, Wason, Swanston, Manson, Walston

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanshon 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 Wanshon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wanshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanshon 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 Wanshon. 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 Wanshon. For the veterans among your Wanshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanshon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Wanshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wanshon in 1974 was 24, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanshon 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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