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Wassan Family History

Wassan 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: Hassan, Wasson, Wassman, Wass, Bassano, Assaf, Warman, Hasson, Hasan

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Where is the Wassan family from?

You can see how Wassan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wassan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wassan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wassan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassan 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 Wassan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wassan. 50% of Wassan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wassan women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wassan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Wassan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Wassan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Wassan. For the veterans among your Wassan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Wassan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wassan in 1952 was 49, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wassan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassan 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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