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Wasteney Family History

Wasteney Surname Meaning

from the Norman French pronunciation of le Gâtinais (formerly Gastinois)

a province occupying parts of the modern Seine-et-Marne and Loiret.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wasteney family from?

You can see how Wasteney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasteney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wasteney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wasteney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wasteney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wasteney families in 1891.
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What did your Wasteney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wasteney. 75% of Wasteney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Drapery
    9%
  • Brush Maker
    9%
  • General Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wasteney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasteney 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wasteney. 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 178 military records available for the last name Wasteney. For the veterans among your Wasteney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasteney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wasteney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wasteney in 1963 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasteney 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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