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Wansing Family History

Wansing 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: Lansing, Jansing, Hansing, Sansing, Kanning, Waring, Manning, Hassing

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Where is the Wansing family from?

You can see how Wansing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wansing families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Wansing families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wansing's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wansing families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansing 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 Wansing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wansing. 46% of Wansing men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wansing women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wansing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Wansing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansing 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wansing. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wansing. For the veterans among your Wansing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wansing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wansing in 1965 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wansing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansing 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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