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Wans Family History

Wans 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: Wang, Wass, Wand, Wan, Wann, Hans, Gans, Waas, Wank, Warns

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Where is the Wans family from?

You can see how Wans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Wans families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wans. 41% of Wans men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wans were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wans 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wans. 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 875 military records available for the last name Wans. For the veterans among your Wans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wans lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wans in 1960 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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