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Wasden Family History

Wasden Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): possibly a variant of Woolston .

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


Similar surnames: Basden, Warden, Walden, Baisden, Warren, Hayden, Wasley, Naden

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Where is the Wasden family from?

You can see how Wasden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Wasden families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wasden's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wasden families in 1911.
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What did your Wasden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wasden. 56% of Wasden men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wasden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasden 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Wasden. 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 535 military records available for the last name Wasden. For the veterans among your Wasden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wasden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wasden in 1963 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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