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Waschka Family History

Waschka 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: Wascher, Wacha, Huschka, Maschke, Paschke, Haschke, Raschke, Washko

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Where is the Waschka family from?

You can see how Waschka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waschka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waschka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waschka family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Waschka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Waschka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waschka 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 59 census records available for the last name Waschka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waschka 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Waschka. 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 90 military records available for the last name Waschka. For the veterans among your Waschka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waschka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Waschka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waschka in 1968 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waschka 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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