This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wanlass family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wanlass Family History

Wanlass Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wanless.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wanlass family from?

You can see how Wanlass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanlass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wanlass families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Wanlass families living in Northumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wanlass's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wanlass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanlass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wanlass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanlass. 30% of Wanlass men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Wanlass | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Wanlass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wanlass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanlass census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wanlass

Passenger Lists

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Wanlass. 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.

View all Wanlass immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 192 military records available for the last name Wanlass. For the veterans among your Wanlass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wanlass military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wanlass family history

Discover More

What is the average Wanlass lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wanlass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wanlass in 1962 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanlass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanlass 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wanlass family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial