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Wansey Family History

Wansey Surname Meaning

from Wanchy (Seine-Maritime).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wansey family from?

You can see how Wansey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wansey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wansey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wansey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wansey families in 1891.
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What did your Wansey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wansey. 100% of Wansey 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wansey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansey 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Wansey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wansey. For the veterans among your Wansey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansey lifespan?

Average Wansey life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansey 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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