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Wastbrook Family History

Wastbrook 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: Westbrook, Lashbrook, Ashbrook, Westbrooks, Hasbrook, Alsobrook

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Where is the Wastbrook family from?

You can see how Wastbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wastbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wastbrook family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastbrook's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wastbrook families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Wastbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastbrook 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wastbrook. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wastbrook. For the veterans among your Wastbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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