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Wastella Family History

Wastella 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: Stella, Castello, Castell, Guastella, Patella, Wartell, Castilla

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Where is the Wastella family from?

You can see how Wastella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wastella families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wastella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wastella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wastella 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 Wastella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wastella. 100% of Wastella men worked as a Watchman.

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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

  • Watchman
    100%

What Wastella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wastella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastella 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wastella. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wastella. For the veterans among your Wastella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wastella lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Wastella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wastella in 1973 was 86, and 73 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wastella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastella 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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