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Waskie Family History

Waskie 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: Kaskie, Paske, Haskin, Kaske, Laski, Laskin, Wasik, Waldie, Raskin

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Where is the Waskie family from?

You can see how Waskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Waskie families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waskie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Waskie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskie 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 147 census records available for the last name Waskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskie 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Waskie. 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 46 military records available for the last name Waskie. For the veterans among your Waskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Waskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waskie in 1969 was 58, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskie 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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