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Wasner Family History

Wasner Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a variant of Waser with the suffix -ner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wasner family from?

You can see how Wasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Wasner families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Wasner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wasner families in 1911.
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What did your Wasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasner. 25% of Wasner men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Wasner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasner were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Laundress
    9%

What Wasner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasner 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Wasner. 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 886 military records available for the last name Wasner. For the veterans among your Wasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wasner in 1963 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasner 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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