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Wasilew Family History

Wasilew 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: Vasile, Basile, Wasil, Wasley, Wailes, Bailey, Basil, Waller, Washer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasilew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Wasilew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasilew 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wasilew. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Wasilew. For the veterans among your Wasilew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasilew lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wasilew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wasilew in 1968 was 88, and 90 in 2003.

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