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Wasielewski Family History

Wasielewski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Wasilewski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wasielewski family from?

You can see how Wasielewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasielewski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wasielewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Wasielewski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasielewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wasielewski families in 1880.
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What did your Wasielewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasielewski. 31% of Wasielewski men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Wasielewski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasielewski were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Wasielewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wasielewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasielewski 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Wasielewski. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wasielewski. For the veterans among your Wasielewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasielewski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wasielewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wasielewski in 1949 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasielewski 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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