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Wansbrough Family History

Wansbrough Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Wanborough (Wilts) with intrusive -s- but there is no clear evidence that the place gave rise to a surname.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wansbrough family from?

You can see how Wansbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansbrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wansbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wansbrough families living in Somerset. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wansbrough's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wansbrough families in 1891.
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What did your Wansbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wansbrough. 100% of Wansbrough men worked as a Solicitor and 74% of Wansbrough 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    27%

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Passenger Lists

There are 427 immigration records available for the last name Wansbrough. 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 287 military records available for the last name Wansbrough. For the veterans among your Wansbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansbrough lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wansbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wansbrough in 1969 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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