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Wasserbeck Family History

Wasserbeck 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: Westerbeck, Averbeck, Wassenberg, Sperbeck, Hammerbeck, Vanderbeck

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Where is the Wasserbeck family from?

You can see how Wasserbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasserbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wasserbeck families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wasserbeck's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wasserbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasserbeck 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 Wasserbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasserbeck. 67% of Wasserbeck men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Wasserbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Wasserbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasserbeck 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wasserbeck. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wasserbeck. For the veterans among your Wasserbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserbeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wasserbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wasserbeck in 1967 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasserbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasserbeck 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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