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Wanston Family History

Wanston 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: Winston, Swanston, Walston, Easton, Manton, Alston, Whiston, Harston

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Where is the Wanston family from?

You can see how Wanston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wanston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wanston family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wanston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanston 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 138 census records available for the last name Wanston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanston 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wanston. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wanston. For the veterans among your Wanston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanston 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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