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Washelewski Family History

Washelewski 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: Wasielewski, Wasilewski, Kisielewski, Zalewski, Kwasniewski

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Where is the Washelewski family from?

You can see how Washelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Washelewski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Washelewski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Washelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washelewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Washelewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Washelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washelewski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Washelewski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Washelewski. For the veterans among your Washelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washelewski lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Washelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Washelewski in 1990 was 61, and 66 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washelewski 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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