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Wastenay Family History

Wastenay 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: Kasten, Hasten, Westen, Marteney, Castelan, Pasternak, Masten, Catena

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Where is the Wastenay family from?

You can see how Wastenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastenay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wastenay family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastenay's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wastenay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Wastenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastenay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wastenay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wastenay. For the veterans among your Wastenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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