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Waschnig Family History

Waschnig 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: Taschner, Wascher, Fasching, Machnik, Masching, Wahlig, Wang, Hashim

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Where is the Waschnig family from?

You can see how Waschnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waschnig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waschnig family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waschnig's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Waschnig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waschnig 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 2 census records available for the last name Waschnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waschnig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Waschnig. 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 Waschnig. For the veterans among your Waschnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waschnig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Waschnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Waschnig in 1965 was 80, and 92 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waschnig 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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