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Wacaster Family History

Wacaster Surname Meaning

Variant of Waycaster a surname of probable German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wacaster family from?

You can see how Wacaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacaster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wacaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wacaster families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wacaster's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wacaster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacaster 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 Wacaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wacaster. 23% of Wacaster men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wacaster women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wacaster were Farming and Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Wacaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wacaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacaster 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wacaster. 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 299 military records available for the last name Wacaster. For the veterans among your Wacaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacaster lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wacaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wacaster in 1951 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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