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Wasik Name Meaning

Polish (Wasik): descriptive nickname from a diminutive of was ‘moustache’ (see Was). Polish and Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Wasyl, Polish form of Greek Basileios (see Basil). Eastern German: nickname from Sorbian wasik ‘crawler’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wasil, Kasik, Lasek, Balik, Waszak, Galik, Jasek, Janik, Hasek, Malik

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Wasik Family Origin

Where is the Wasik family from?

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You can see how Wasik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wasik families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wasik family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasik's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wasik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Wasik Family Occupations

What did your Wasik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Wasik. 34% of Wasik men worked as a Labourer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Storekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Maid
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Wasik Historical Records

What Wasik family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wasik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wasik. 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 Card

There are 776 military records available for the last name Wasik. For the veterans among your Wasik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Wasik Life Expectancy

What is the average Wasik lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wasik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wasik in 1945 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasik 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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