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Wassaw Family History

Wassaw 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: Warsaw, Wass, Assaf, Hassan, Assad, Massa, Nassau, Wasser, Kassa

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Where is the Wassaw family from?

You can see how Wassaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wassaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wassaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassaw 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 49 census records available for the last name Wassaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassaw 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 Wassaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wassaw. For the veterans among your Wassaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassaw lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Wassaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wassaw in 1984 was 79, and 94 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wassaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassaw 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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