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Wassermann Family History

Wassermann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a water-carrier or a topographic name from Middle High German wazzer ‘water’ + man ‘man’.

Compare Wasserman and Bosserman.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wasserman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wassermann family from?

You can see how Wassermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wassermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wassermann families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wassermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wassermann families in 1891.
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What did your Wassermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wassermann. 45% of Wassermann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    45%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%
  • None
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wassermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassermann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Wassermann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wassermann. For the veterans among your Wassermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassermann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wassermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wassermann in 1955 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassermann 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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