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Wasnieski Family History

Wasnieski 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: Wisnieski, Kwasniewski, Wisniewski, Wisneski, Winiecki, Lesniewski

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Where is the Wasnieski family from?

You can see how Wasnieski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasnieski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wasnieski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasnieski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wasnieski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasnieski 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 54 census records available for the last name Wasnieski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasnieski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wasnieski. 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 Wasnieski. For the veterans among your Wasnieski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasnieski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Wasnieski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wasnieski in 1964 was 78, and 96 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasnieski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasnieski 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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