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Wastian Family History

Wastian 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: Bastian, Bastion, Mastin, Kastan, Astin, Westman, Waitman, Wartman

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Where is the Wastian family from?

You can see how Wastian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wastian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wastian families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastian's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wastian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wastian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastian 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wastian. 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 422 military records available for the last name Wastian. For the veterans among your Wastian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wastian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wastian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wastian in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastian 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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