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Waskowski Family History

Waskowski 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: Laskowski, Walkowski, Jaskowski, Falkowski, Rakowski, Markowski

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Where is the Waskowski family from?

You can see how Waskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Waskowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Waskowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Waskowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskowski 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 Waskowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Waskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskowski 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Waskowski. 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 164 military records available for the last name Waskowski. For the veterans among your Waskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Waskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waskowski in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waskowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskowski 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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