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Wase Family History

Wase Surname Meaning

see Wass.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wase family from?

You can see how Wase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wase families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Wase families living in Shropshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wase's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Wase families in 1891.
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What did your Wase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wase. 83% of Wase women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Teacher (elementary)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wase 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Wase. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wase. For the veterans among your Wase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wase lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wase in 1964 was 72, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wase 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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