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Waskewich Family History

Waskewich 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: Waskiewicz, Waszkiewicz, Wallerich, Jaskiewicz, Paskiewicz, Waidelich

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Where is the Waskewich family from?

You can see how Waskewich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskewich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waskewich family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Waskewich's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Waskewich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Waskewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskewich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Waskewich. 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 23 military records available for the last name Waskewich. For the veterans among your Waskewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskewich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Waskewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waskewich in 1969 was 84, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskewich 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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