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Wasylyszyn Family History

Wasylyszyn 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: Woloszyn, Walston, Asleson, Wasson, Wayson, Wasley, Wassman, Woloszyk

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Where is the Wasylyszyn family from?

You can see how Wasylyszyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasylyszyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wasylyszyn family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasylyszyn's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wasylyszyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasylyszyn 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 Wasylyszyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasylyszyn. 100% of Wasylyszyn men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Wasylyszyn women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Wasylyszyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Wasylyszyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasylyszyn 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Wasylyszyn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wasylyszyn. For the veterans among your Wasylyszyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasylyszyn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wasylyszyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wasylyszyn in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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