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Wassam Family History

Wassam 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: Wassum, Wassom, Washam, Wass, Assaf, Balsam, Hassan, Assad, Massa

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Where is the Wassam family from?

You can see how Wassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wassam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wassam family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassam's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wassam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassam 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 Wassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wassam. 42% of Wassam men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wassam women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wassam were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary Office
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Wassam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassam 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wassam. 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 237 military records available for the last name Wassam. For the veterans among your Wassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wassam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wassam in 1964 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassam 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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