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Wansink Family History

Wansink 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: Wassink, Wasik, Lansing, Jansing, Rensink, Hansing, Wissink, Sansing

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Where is the Wansink family from?

You can see how Wansink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansink family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wansink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wansink families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wansink's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wansink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansink 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 145 census records available for the last name Wansink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansink 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Wansink. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wansink. For the veterans among your Wansink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wansink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wansink in 1966 was 65, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wansink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansink 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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