This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Waskington family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Waskington Family History

Waskington 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: Washington, Walkington, Wallington, Warrington, Warmington

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Waskington family from?

You can see how Waskington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskington family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waskington family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Waskington's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Waskington families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Waskington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waskington. 100% of Waskington men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Waskington | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Waskington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Waskington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Waskington

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Waskington. 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.

View all Waskington immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Waskington. For the veterans among your Waskington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Waskington military records

You've only scratched the surface of Waskington family history

Discover More

What is the average Waskington lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskington 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waskington

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Waskington family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial