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Wasnick Family History

Wasnick 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: Rasnick, Warnick, Waynick, Warwick, Winnick, Fasick, Wasik, Wernick

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Where is the Wasnick family from?

You can see how Wasnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wasnick families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasnick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wasnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasnick 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 Wasnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasnick. 40% of Wasnick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wasnick women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Foundry
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wasnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Wasnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasnick 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Wasnick. 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 160 military records available for the last name Wasnick. For the veterans among your Wasnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasnick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wasnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wasnick in 1958 was 43, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasnick 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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