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Wasyl Family History

Wasyl 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: Wasil, Wall, Basil, Wass, Wahl, Way, Kastl, Fasel, Vasil, Wasik

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Where is the Wasyl family from?

You can see how Wasyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasyl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wasyl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wasyl families living in British Columbia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wasyl's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wasyl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasyl 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 Wasyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wasyl. 100% of Wasyl men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wasyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wasyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasyl 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Wasyl. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wasyl. For the veterans among your Wasyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasyl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wasyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wasyl in 1972 was 67, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasyl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasyl 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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