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Wansart Family History

Wansart 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: Ansari, Wanat, Hansard, Banwart, Manhart, Massart, Wanser, Caesar

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Where is the Wansart family from?

You can see how Wansart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wansart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wansart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wansart families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wansart's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wansart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wansart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wansart ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wansart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wansart 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wansart. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wansart. For the veterans among your Wansart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wansart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wansart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wansart in 1965 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

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