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Wassau Family History

Wassau 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: Nassau, Wass, Assaf, Hassan, Assad, Massa, Wasser, Kassa, Cassar

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Where is the Wassau family from?

You can see how Wassau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wassau families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wassau's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wassau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassau 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 37 census records available for the last name Wassau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wassau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wassau. For the veterans among your Wassau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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