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Wassenhove Family History

Wassenhove 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: Wassenberg, Westenhaver, Wassenaar, Massengale, Basehore, Passmore

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Where is the Wassenhove family from?

You can see how Wassenhove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassenhove family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wassenhove family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassenhove's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Wassenhove families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassenhove 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 Wassenhove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wassenhove. 50% of Wassenhove men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Molder
    50%

What Wassenhove family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Wassenhove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassenhove 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Wassenhove. 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 78 military records available for the last name Wassenhove. For the veterans among your Wassenhove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassenhove lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wassenhove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wassenhove in 1969 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wassenhove

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassenhove 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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