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Wasala Family History

Wasala 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: Sasala, Sala, La Sala, Rajala, Basara, Walla, Hakala, Casale, Zasada

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Where is the Wasala family from?

You can see how Wasala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wasala family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasala's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wasala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasala 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 60 census records available for the last name Wasala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasala 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wasala. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wasala. For the veterans among your Wasala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasala lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Wasala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wasala in 1956 was 58, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasala 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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