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Waspe Family History

Waspe Surname Meaning

from Middle English wasp(e) wap(pe)s ‘wasp’ (Old English wæps wæsp) perhaps used for someone of an irritable nature.

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


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Where is the Waspe family from?

You can see how Waspe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waspe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Waspe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Waspe families living in Suffolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Waspe's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Waspe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waspe 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 Waspe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waspe. 60% of Waspe men worked as a Farmer and 93% of Waspe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waspe were Cowman and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Shopkeeper
    20%
  • Cowman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Waspe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waspe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waspe 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Waspe. 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 229 military records available for the last name Waspe. For the veterans among your Waspe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waspe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Waspe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waspe in 1972 was 51, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waspe 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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