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Wamsher Family History

Wamsher 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: Washer, Wamser, Hamsher, Asher, Ramser, Amsler, Wascher, Amster

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Where is the Wamsher family from?

You can see how Wamsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wamsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wamsher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamsher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wamsher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamsher 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 Wamsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wamsher. 50% of Wamsher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wamsher women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wamsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Wamsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamsher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wamsher. 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 334 military records available for the last name Wamsher. For the veterans among your Wamsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamsher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wamsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wamsher in 1960 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamsher 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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