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Wasnik Family History

Wasnik 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: Wasik, Kwasnik, Karnik, Lesnik, Rasnick, Banik, Lanik, Wank, Wainio

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Where is the Wasnik family from?

You can see how Wasnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wasnik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wasnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasnik 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 Wasnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasnik. 100% of Wasnik men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

What Wasnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Wasnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasnik 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wasnik. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wasnik. For the veterans among your Wasnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasnik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Wasnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wasnik in 1967 was 45, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasnik 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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