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Wasmund Family History

Wasmund Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wachsmuth.

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


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Where is the Wasmund family from?

You can see how Wasmund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasmund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasmund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Wasmund families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Wasmund's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wasmund families in 1911.
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What did your Wasmund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wasmund. 100% of Wasmund 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wasmund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasmund 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Wasmund. 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 524 military records available for the last name Wasmund. For the veterans among your Wasmund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasmund lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wasmund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wasmund in 1954 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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