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Waskow Family History

Waskow Surname Meaning

Polish (Waśków); East German: derivative of the Polish personal name Waśko (see Wasko).

Jewish (American): shortened form of some original eastern Ashkenazic habitational name based on the toponym derived from the Slavic personal name Vasko or Waśko (see Wasko).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waskow family from?

You can see how Waskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Waskow families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Waskow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waskow families in 1880.
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What did your Waskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waskow. 23% of Waskow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waskow women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waskow were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Waskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskow 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Waskow. 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 302 military records available for the last name Waskow. For the veterans among your Waskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskow lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Waskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waskow in 1943 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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