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Waesche Family History

Waesche 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: Wesche, Wascher, Asche, Loesche, Wuensche, Jaeschke, Esche, Walshe

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Where is the Waesche family from?

You can see how Waesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waesche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Waesche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Waesche families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waesche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waesche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waesche 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 Waesche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waesche. 34% of Waesche men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Waesche women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waesche were Driver Bakery and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Driver Bakery
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Waesche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Waesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waesche 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Waesche. 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 112 military records available for the last name Waesche. For the veterans among your Waesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waesche lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Waesche in 1964 was 92, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waesche 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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