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Wapensky Family History

Wapensky 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: Wilensky, Kamensky, Lapinsky, Lansky, Zaretsky, Lapinski, Malinsky

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Where is the Wapensky family from?

You can see how Wapensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wapensky family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wapensky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wapensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wapensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wapensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapensky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wapensky. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wapensky. For the veterans among your Wapensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapensky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wapensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wapensky in 1972 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapensky 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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