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Waksman Family History

Waksman 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: Wakeman, Wassman, Waldman, Warman, Hassman, Asman, Waxman, Wadman

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Where is the Waksman family from?

You can see how Waksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waksman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Waksman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Waksman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waksman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waksman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waksman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waksman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waksman. 30% of Waksman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Waksman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Waksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waksman 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Waksman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Waksman. For the veterans among your Waksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waksman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waksman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Waksman in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waksman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waksman 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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