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Wauson Family History

Wauson 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: Wason, Wasson, Wayson, Watson, Samson, Parson, Jason, Anson, Hasson

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Where is the Wauson family from?

You can see how Wauson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wauson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wauson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wauson family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wauson's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Wauson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wauson 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 Wauson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wauson. 50% of Wauson men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wauson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Wauson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauson 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Wauson. 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 185 military records available for the last name Wauson. For the veterans among your Wauson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wauson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wauson in 1958 was 47, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wauson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wauson 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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