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Wastvedt Family History

Wastvedt 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: Bastedo, Hastert, Hustedt, Tvedt, Hotvedt, Westveer, Master, Street

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Where is the Wastvedt family from?

You can see how Wastvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastvedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wastvedt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Wastvedt families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastvedt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wastvedt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wastvedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wastvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastvedt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wastvedt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wastvedt. For the veterans among your Wastvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wastvedt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wastvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wastvedt in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastvedt 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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