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Wascome Family History

Wascome 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: Wascom, Welcome, Bascom, Wiscombe, Cascone, Jacome, Wassom, Pascoe

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Where is the Wascome family from?

You can see how Wascome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wascome family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wascome family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wascome's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wascome families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wascome 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 36 census records available for the last name Wascome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wascome 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wascome. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wascome. For the veterans among your Wascome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wascome lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Wascome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wascome in 1982 was 83, and 65 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wascome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wascome 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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