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Wanserski Family History

Wanserski 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: Kasperski, Waleski, Winarski, Danielski, Winiarski, Zaniewski

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Where is the Wanserski family from?

You can see how Wanserski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanserski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanserski family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanserski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wanserski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanserski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanserski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wanserski. 67% of Wanserski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Wanserski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanserski 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wanserski. 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 106 military records available for the last name Wanserski. For the veterans among your Wanserski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanserski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wanserski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wanserski in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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