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Wassel Family History

Wassel Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Wassell. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Wassel family from?

You can see how Wassel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wassel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Wassel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wassel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wassel families in 1911.
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What did your Wassel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wassel. 67% of Wassel men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassel 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Wassel. 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 564 military records available for the last name Wassel. For the veterans among your Wassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wassel in 1953 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassel 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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