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Wansner Family History

Wansner 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: Wanner, Waisner, Wanser, Tanner, Wander, Washer, Manser, Langner

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Where is the Wansner family from?

You can see how Wansner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wansner families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wansner's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wansner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wansner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansner 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wansner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wansner. For the veterans among your Wansner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Wansner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wansner in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansner 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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