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Wastman Family History

Wastman 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: Westman, Waitman, Wartman, Waltman, Eastman, Wassman, Waldman, Warman

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Where is the Wastman family from?

You can see how Wastman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wastman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Wastman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wastman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wastman 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 Wastman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wastman. 100% of Wastman men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Wastman women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Wastman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Wastman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastman 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wastman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wastman. For the veterans among your Wastman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wastman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wastman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wastman in 1968 was 71, and 47 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wastman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastman 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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