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Waschitz Family History

Waschitz 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: Achatz, Schatz, Anschutz, Wascher, Fasching, Schutz, Schiltz, Schlitz

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Where is the Waschitz family from?

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

What did your Waschitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waschitz. 100% of Waschitz men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Waschitz women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Waschitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Waschitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waschitz 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Waschitz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Waschitz. For the veterans among your Waschitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waschitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Waschitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waschitz in 1965 was 73, and 73 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waschitz 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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