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Waszkunas Family History

Waszkunas 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: Markunas, Kaszuba, Waszak, Waitkus, Balchunas, Watkins, Lagunas

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Where is the Waszkunas family from?

You can see how Waszkunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waszkunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waszkunas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waszkunas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waszkunas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Waszkunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waszkunas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Waszkunas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Waszkunas. For the veterans among your Waszkunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waszkunas lifespan?

Average Waszkunas life expectancy in 1975 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waszkunas 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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