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Wansky Family History

Wansky 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: Lansky, Dansky, Jansky, Barsky, Wansley, Tansey, Lasky, Ganske, Wank

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Where is the Wansky family from?

You can see how Wansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wansky families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wansky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wansky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansky 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 Wansky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Wansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Wansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansky 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wansky. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wansky. For the veterans among your Wansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Wansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wansky in 1969 was 58, and 78 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansky 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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