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Wasman Family History

Wasman 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: Warman, Asman, Waxman, Wadman, Wagman, Wisman, Jasman, Kasman

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Where is the Wasman family from?

You can see how Wasman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Wasman families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wasman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wasman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasman 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 Wasman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wasman. 100% of Wasman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wasman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wasman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasman 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Wasman. 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 163 military records available for the last name Wasman. For the veterans among your Wasman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wasman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wasman in 1962 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasman 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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