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Wasenar Family History

Wasenar 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: Waser, Wisener, Wagenaar, Wassenaar, Wagener, Caesar, Washer, Maser

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasenar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wasenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasenar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wasenar. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Wasenar. For the veterans among your Wasenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasenar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1971, in the United States, Wasenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wasenar in 1964 was 38, and 79 in 1971.

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