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Wanlace Family History

Wanlace 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: Wallace, Palace, Wallach, Laplace, Wallack, Wanlass, Place, Lance

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Where is the Wanlace family from?

You can see how Wanlace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanlace family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wanlace families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Wanlace families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanlace's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wanlace families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Wanlace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanlace 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wanlace. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Wanlace. For the veterans among your Wanlace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanlace lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Wanlace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wanlace in 1994 was 87, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanlace 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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