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Waselak Family History

Waselak 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: Maslak, Selak, Waszak, Wakeham, Varela, Favela, Wakeland, Lasell

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Where is the Waselak family from?

You can see how Waselak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waselak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waselak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waselak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waselak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waselak 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 Waselak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waselak. 100% of Waselak men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Waselak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Waselak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waselak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Waselak. 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 Waselak. For the veterans among your Waselak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waselak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Waselak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waselak in 1968 was 76, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waselak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waselak 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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