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Wasserstein Family History

Wasserstein 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: Wallerstein, Hammerstein, Winterstein, Wallenstein, Alperstein

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Where is the Wasserstein family from?

You can see how Wasserstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Wasserstein families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wasserstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wasserstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasserstein 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 Wasserstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasserstein. 27% of Wasserstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wasserstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasserstein were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Furrier
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Wasserstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Wasserstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasserstein 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Wasserstein. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wasserstein. For the veterans among your Wasserstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wasserstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wasserstein in 1955 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasserstein 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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