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Wanostrocht Family History

Wanostrocht 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: Wenstrom, Ranstrom, Wantuch, Wahlstrom, Swanstrom, Sandstrom

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Where is the Wanostrocht family from?

You can see how Wanostrocht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanostrocht family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wanostrocht families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanostrocht's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wanostrocht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanostrocht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanostrocht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wanostrocht. 100% of Wanostrocht women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Wanostrocht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanostrocht 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wanostrocht. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wanostrocht. For the veterans among your Wanostrocht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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