This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wastin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wastin Family History

Wastin 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: Mastin, Astin, Bastin, Westin, Eastin, Wasdin, Austin, Martin, Easton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wastin family from?

You can see how Wastin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wastin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wastin families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wastin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wastin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wastin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wastin ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Wastin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wastin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Wastin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wastin

Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Wastin. 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.

View all Wastin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Wastin. For the veterans among your Wastin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wastin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wastin family history

Discover More

What is the average Wastin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wastin

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wastin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial