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Wasper Family History

Wasper 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: Washer, Casper, Waser, Asper, Wasser, Gasper, Wasmer, Jasper, Hasper

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Where is the Wasper family from?

You can see how Wasper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wasper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Wasper families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasper's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wasper families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wasper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasper 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wasper. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wasper. For the veterans among your Wasper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wasper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wasper in 1966 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasper 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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