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Waskewicz Family History

Waskewicz 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, Jaskiewicz, Paskiewicz, Walkowicz

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Where is the Waskewicz family from?

You can see how Waskewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Waskewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Waskewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waskewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskewicz 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 Waskewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waskewicz. 56% of Waskewicz men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Bartender
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Waskewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Waskewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskewicz 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Waskewicz. 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 87 military records available for the last name Waskewicz. For the veterans among your Waskewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskewicz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Waskewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waskewicz in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waskewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskewicz 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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