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Waissman Family History

Waissman Surname 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: Weissman, Wissman, Wassman, Hassman, Glissman, Rissman, Wachsman

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Where is the Waissman family from?

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

There are 89 census records available for the last name Waissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waissman 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Waissman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Waissman. For the veterans among your Waissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waissman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Waissman in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waissman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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