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Waskan Family History

Waskan 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: Laska, Haskin, Warman, Hasan, Hassan, Laskin, Kastan, Raskin, Asman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskan 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 63 census records available for the last name Waskan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Waskan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Waskan. For the veterans among your Waskan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Waskan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Waskan in 1979 was 87, and 72 in 1998.

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