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Waschak Family History

Waschak 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: Kaschak, Pasciak, Machak, Wascher, Wacha, Waszak, Walczak, Ruschak

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Where is the Waschak family from?

You can see how Waschak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waschak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waschak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Waschak families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Waschak's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Waschak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waschak 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 Waschak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waschak. 67% of Waschak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Waschak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waschak were Miner and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Waschak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Waschak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waschak 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Waschak. 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 150 military records available for the last name Waschak. For the veterans among your Waschak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waschak lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Waschak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waschak in 1943 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waschak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waschak 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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