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Wamser Family History

Wamser Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German wambes wambeis ‘jerkin waistcoat’ (originally for wearing under armor)

hence an occupational name for a maker of such clothing.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wamser family from?

You can see how Wamser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wamser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wamser families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamser's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wamser families in 1911.
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What did your Wamser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wamser. 24% of Wamser men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wamser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wamser were Truck Driver and Librarian.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Librarian
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 252 immigration records available for the last name Wamser. 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 623 military records available for the last name Wamser. For the veterans among your Wamser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wamser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wamser in 1955 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

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