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Wasill Family History

Wasill 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: Wasil, Wall, Basil, Will, Hamill, Lasell, Vasil, Wasik, Magill

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Where is the Wasill family from?

You can see how Wasill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wasill family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wasill's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Wasill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasill 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 96 census records available for the last name Wasill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasill 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wasill. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wasill. For the veterans among your Wasill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Wasill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wasill in 1972 was 80, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasill 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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