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Wasemiller Family History

Wasemiller 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: Winemiller, Aumiller, Weismiller, Rossmiller, Dannemiller, Rissmiller

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Where is the Wasemiller family from?

You can see how Wasemiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasemiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wasemiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wasemiller families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wasemiller's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wasemiller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasemiller 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 Wasemiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasemiller. 50% of Wasemiller men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wasemiller women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wasemiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Wasemiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasemiller 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Wasemiller. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wasemiller. For the veterans among your Wasemiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasemiller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wasemiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wasemiller in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasemiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasemiller 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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