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Wamsly Family History

Wamsly 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: Wamsley, Wansley, Walmsley, Ramsey, Hambly, Wamser, Wally, Damsky

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Where is the Wamsly family from?

You can see how Wamsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamsly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wamsly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wamsly families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wamsly's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wamsly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamsly 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 315 census records available for the last name Wamsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamsly 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wamsly. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wamsly. For the veterans among your Wamsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamsly lifespan?

Average Wamsly life expectancy in 1969 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamsly 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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