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Wasco Family History

Wasco Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Waśko (see Wasko ) and Slovak Czech Ukrainian and Rusyn (and possibly also Croatian) Vaško or Vasko . Compare Vasco 3 and Wasko .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wasko, Vasco, Wasik, Gasch, Walko, Wallo, Wascom, Basco, Rasco, Casco

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Where is the Wasco family from?

You can see how Wasco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wasco families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wasco's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Wasco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wasco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasco. 47% of Wasco men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Wasco women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasco were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wasco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasco 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Wasco. 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 561 military records available for the last name Wasco. For the veterans among your Wasco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasco lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wasco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wasco in 1957 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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