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Wansor Family History

Wansor Surname Meaning

Variant of Wanzer a surname of Flemish or Dutch (ultimately perhaps German) origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wansor family from?

You can see how Wansor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wansor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wansor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wansor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wansor families in 1891.
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What did your Wansor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wansor. 24% of Wansor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wansor women worked as a Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Wansor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wansor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansor 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Wansor. 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 251 military records available for the last name Wansor. For the veterans among your Wansor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wansor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wansor in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wansor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wansor 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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