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Wasp Family History

Wasp Surname Meaning

see Waspe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wasp family from?

You can see how Wasp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wasp family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasp's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wasp families in 1911.
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What did your Wasp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasp. 50% of Wasp 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wasp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasp 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Wasp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wasp. For the veterans among your Wasp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wasp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wasp in 1968 was 75, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasp 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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