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Wangsness Family History

Wangsness Surname Meaning

Norwegian: old variant of Wangsnes or Vangsnes (see Vangsness) and in North America probably also an altered form of these.

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


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Where is the Wangsness family from?

You can see how Wangsness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangsness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangsness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Wangsness families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wangsness's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wangsness families in 1880.
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What did your Wangsness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wangsness. 55% of Wangsness men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wangsness women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wangsness were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Manager
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Trained Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wangsness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangsness 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wangsness. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wangsness. For the veterans among your Wangsness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangsness lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wangsness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wangsness in 1955 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangsness 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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