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Wacuster Family History

Wacuster 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: Wacaster, Wachter, Waycaster, Lauster, Custer, Auster, Wagster

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Where is the Wacuster family from?

You can see how Wacuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacuster family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wacuster families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wacuster's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wacuster families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wacuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacuster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wacuster. 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 Wacuster. For the veterans among your Wacuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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