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Wasey Family History

Wasey Surname Meaning

see Wacey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wasey family from?

You can see how Wasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Wasey families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wasey families in 1911.
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What did your Wasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wasey. 50% of Wasey men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Wasey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasey were Market Gardener Labo and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Market Gardener Labo
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

What Wasey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasey 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Wasey. 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 161 military records available for the last name Wasey. For the veterans among your Wasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wasey in 1955 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasey 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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