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Wasdyke Family History

Wasdyke 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: Paske, Wade, Dyke, Wayne, Wardle, Kaske, Van Dyke, Wasik, Waldie

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Where is the Wasdyke family from?

You can see how Wasdyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasdyke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wasdyke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasdyke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wasdyke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasdyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wasdyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasdyke. 50% of Wasdyke men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Mill Hand
    50%

What Wasdyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Wasdyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasdyke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wasdyke. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wasdyke. For the veterans among your Wasdyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasdyke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wasdyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wasdyke in 1953 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasdyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasdyke 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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