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Waismann Family History

Waismann 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: Weismann, Wassmann, Hausmann, Waisanen, Waldmann, Weissmann, Wissmann

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Where is the Waismann family from?

You can see how Waismann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waismann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waismann family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waismann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waismann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waismann 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 Waismann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waismann. 100% of Waismann women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Waismann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Waismann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waismann 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Waismann. 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 Waismann. For the veterans among your Waismann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waismann lifespan?

Average Waismann life expectancy in 1983 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waismann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waismann 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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