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Wasserkrug Family History

Wasserkrug 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: Wasserman, Fahrenkrug, Wasser, Wassenberg, Wasserstrom, Wassermann

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Where is the Wasserkrug family from?

You can see how Wasserkrug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserkrug family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wasserkrug families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wasserkrug's in USA. California had the highest population of Wasserkrug families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasserkrug 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 118 census records available for the last name Wasserkrug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasserkrug 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Wasserkrug. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wasserkrug. For the veterans among your Wasserkrug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserkrug lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wasserkrug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wasserkrug in 1963 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasserkrug 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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