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Wanstead Family History

Wanstead 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: Anstead, Winstead, Walstead, Halstead, Walstad, Ansted, Hanstad

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanstead 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 173 census records available for the last name Wanstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanstead 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wanstead. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wanstead. For the veterans among your Wanstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanstead lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Wanstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wanstead in 1984 was 69, and 61 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanstead 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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