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Wanslee Family History

Wanslee 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: Wansley, Ansley, Hansley, Tansley, Cansler, Fansler, Wensley, Wandler

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Where is the Wanslee family from?

You can see how Wanslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanslee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanslee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wanslee families living in Arizona. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wanslee's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Wanslee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanslee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wanslee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Wanslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanslee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wanslee. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wanslee. For the veterans among your Wanslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanslee lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Wanslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wanslee in 1984 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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