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Wassall Family History

Wassall Surname Meaning

see Wastell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wassall family from?

You can see how Wassall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wassall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wassall family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wassall families in 1911.
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What did your Wassall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brass Finisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wassall. 34% of Wassall men worked as a Brass Finisher and 86% of Wassall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wassall were Bricklayer and Shorthand Typist.

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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 1939

  • Brass Finisher
    34%
  • Motor Driver
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wassall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassall 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Wassall. 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 341 military records available for the last name Wassall. For the veterans among your Wassall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wassall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wassall in 1966 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassall 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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