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Wasama Family History

Wasama 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: Sama, Salama, Basara, Zasada, Lalama, Sazama, Waara, Nakama, Casada

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasama 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 Wasama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasama. 100% of Wasama men worked as a Metal Finisher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Metal Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Wasama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasama 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wasama. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wasama. For the veterans among your Wasama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasama lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Wasama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wasama in 1970 was 81, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasama 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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