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Wasilawski Family History

Wasilawski 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: Wasilewski, Waclawski, Wasielewski, Wesolowski, Maslowski, Weslowski

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Where is the Wasilawski family from?

You can see how Wasilawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasilawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wasilawski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wasilawski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wasilawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasilawski 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 Wasilawski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Wasilawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wasilawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasilawski 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wasilawski. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wasilawski. For the veterans among your Wasilawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasilawski lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Wasilawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wasilawski in 1983 was 90, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasilawski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasilawski 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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