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Wamsler Family History

Wamsler Name 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: Amsler, Wamser, Wampler, Wamsley, Waller, Washer, Wansley, Tasler

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Where is the Wamsler family from?

You can see how Wamsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamsler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wamsler families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wamsler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wamsler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamsler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wamsler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wamsler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Wamsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamsler 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Wamsler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Wamsler. For the veterans among your Wamsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamsler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Wamsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wamsler in 1968 was 86, and 95 in 1992.

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