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Wasa Family History

Wasa 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: Basa, Wass, Casa, Wada, Asa, Kasa, Was, Vasa, Jasa, Wash

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Where is the Wasa family from?

You can see how Wasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Wasa family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasa's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wasa families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasa 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 Wasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasa. 50% of Wasa men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wasa women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Electrical Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Wasa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Wasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasa 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Wasa. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wasa. For the veterans among your Wasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Wasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wasa in 1961 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasa 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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