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Wasdin Family History

Wasdin Name Meaning

English: variant of Wasden .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wasden, Eastin, Jasin, Masden, Hardin, Woodin, Gosdin, Wasson, Watkin

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Where is the Wasdin family from?

You can see how Wasdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasdin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wasdin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasdin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wasdin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wasdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cooking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasdin. 24% of Wasdin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wasdin women worked as a Cooking. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasdin were Farming and Hoeplant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cooking
    34%
  • Farm Opeartor
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Hoeplant
    23%
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Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Wasdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasdin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wasdin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 297 military records available for the last name Wasdin. For the veterans among your Wasdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasdin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wasdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wasdin in 1948 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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