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Wasterson Family History

Wasterson 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: Watterson, Waterson, Masterson, Patterson, Catterson, Masterton

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Where is the Wasterson family from?

You can see how Wasterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasterson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wasterson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wasterson families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wasterson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wasterson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Wasterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasterson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wasterson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wasterson. For the veterans among your Wasterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasterson 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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