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Where is the Was family from?

You can see how Was families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Was family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Was families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Was families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Was's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Was families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Was surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Was. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Was 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Was. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Was. For the veterans among your Was ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Was lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Was life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Was in 1952 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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