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Wasseman Family History

Wasseman 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: Wasserman, Wassman, Hassman, Hasselman, Baseman, Wesselman, Bassman

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Where is the Wasseman family from?

You can see how Wasseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasseman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wasseman families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wasseman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wasseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasseman 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 Wasseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasseman. 19% of Wasseman men worked as a Clerk and 28% of Wasseman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasseman were Painter and Finisher.

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%

What Wasseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Wasseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasseman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Wasseman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wasseman. For the veterans among your Wasseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasseman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Wasseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wasseman in 1978 was 64, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasseman 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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