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Wascom Family History

Wascom Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This is a LA name. Compare Waskom.

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


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Where is the Wascom family from?

You can see how Wascom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wascom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wascom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wascom family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wascom's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wascom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wascom 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 Wascom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wascom. 48% of Wascom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wascom women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wascom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wascom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wascom 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wascom. 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 270 military records available for the last name Wascom. For the veterans among your Wascom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wascom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wascom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wascom in 1955 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wascom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wascom 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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