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Wasnak Family History

Wasnak 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: Waszak, Maslak, Wasik, Wank, Wanat, Manak, Hanak, Janak, Kwasnik

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Where is the Wasnak family from?

You can see how Wasnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wasnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wasnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wasnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Wasnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasnak 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wasnak. 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 60 military records available for the last name Wasnak. For the veterans among your Wasnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasnak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wasnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wasnak in 1969 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasnak 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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