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Wansby Family History

Wansby 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: Dansby, Wansley, Lansky, Tansey, Gadsby, Walby, Danby, Nasby, Wisby

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Where is the Wansby family from?

You can see how Wansby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wansby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wansby families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wansby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wansby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Wansby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansby 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wansby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wansby. For the veterans among your Wansby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wansby

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