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 Waskis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Waskis Family History

Waskis 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: Wass, Haskin, Laski, Laskin, Wasik, Cassis, Raskin, Askin, Baskin

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Waskis family from?

You can see how Waskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waskis family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Waskis's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Waskis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Waskis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Waskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Waskis

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Waskis. 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 Waskis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Waskis. For the veterans among your Waskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Waskis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Waskis family history

Discover More

What is the average Waskis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Waskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waskis in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Waskis family tree

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