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Waason Family History

Waason 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 Waason family from?

You can see how Waason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waason family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Waason families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waason's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Waason families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Waason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waason 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Waason. For the veterans among your Waason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waason 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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