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Wasall Family History

Wasall 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: Wall, Lasell, Lasalle, Westall, Casale, Sall, Edsall, Wadell, Hadsall

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Where is the Wasall family from?

You can see how Wasall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wasall families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Wasall family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasall's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wasall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasall 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 76 census records available for the last name Wasall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wasall. 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 military records available for the last name Wasall. For the veterans among your Wasall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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