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Wans Family History

Wans 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: Wang, Wass, Wand, Wan, Wann, Hans, Gans, Waas, Wank, Warns

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Where is the Wans family from?

You can see how Wans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Wans families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wans 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 Wans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wans. 100% of Wans 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Wans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wans 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wans. 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 875 military records available for the last name Wans. For the veterans among your Wans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wans lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wans in 1960 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wans 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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