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Wacaser Family History

Wacaser Surname Meaning

Variant of Waycaster a surname of probable German origin. Compare Wacasey.

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


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Where is the Wacaser family from?

You can see how Wacaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacaser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wacaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wacaser families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wacaser's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wacaser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacaser 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 Wacaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wacaser. 43% of Wacaser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wacaser women worked as a House Work.

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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
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Wacaser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Wacaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacaser 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wacaser. 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 141 military records available for the last name Wacaser. For the veterans among your Wacaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacaser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wacaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wacaser in 1963 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wacaser 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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