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Wasbes Family History

Wasbes 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: Wass, Washer, Warnes, Waser, Wasser, Wasmer, Wasden, Wasem, Wasley

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Where is the Wasbes family from?

You can see how Wasbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasbes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wasbes family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasbes's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Wasbes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasbes 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 15 census records available for the last name Wasbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasbes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wasbes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wasbes. For the veterans among your Wasbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasbes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Wasbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wasbes in 1974 was 82, and 103 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasbes 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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